Flash floods in Acadia Parish force residents to evacuate due to heavy rain

Flash floods in Acadia Parish force residents to evacuate due to heavy rain

CROWLEY, La. (KLFY) -- Parts of Acadia Parish experienced yet another day of flash flooding. Some residents say they were forced to evacuate their homes due to the high water. This comes after Acadia Parish experienced previous heavy rainfall on Saturday, and now today. Radar estimates show around 7 to 8 inches of rain has fallen in the area, with additional rainfall amounts today. News 10 traveled to Standard Mill Road in Crowley where there wa…

Flooding in Rayne and Henderson damages homes and utilities

RAYNE, La. (NEWS 15) — Severe flash flooding has impacted communities in Acadia and St. Martin parishes, leaving many residents dealing with the aftermath. Heavy rains over the weekend and into Monday have caused significant damage, with some families losing…

Flash Flooding in Acadiana: St. Martin Parish Residents Confront Rising Waters

Heavy rainfall across Acadiana on Monday caused flash flooding, leading to the closure of schools and businesses in Upper St. Martin Parish. Several areas, including the Durand and Ledoux subdivisions, saw considerable flooding, affecting residents and their properties.Tyrone Thompson, a longtime resident of the Durand subdivision, described his immediate response to the flooding in his neighborhood. "When I seen all this water, I said, well, yo…