re: The Great Flood of 2016: Fill Out Disaster Forms NOW. Link Inside!

Posted by McVick

Member since Jan 2011

4617 posts

Posted on 8/15/16 at 7:22 am to tke857

The part of the Highland Creek subdivision near Sammy's and the Stockade has been flooded for a couple of days. It appeared to be around shin-deep. The streets behind Burrito are flooded, as are the streets in Meadowbend.

The flooding we received in our section of Highland Creek has been confirmed to limited areas near the storm drains. Luckily we can still get out of the neighborhood either by Staring or Highland.

Posted by UNO

Member since Mar 2015

4961 posts

Posted on 8/15/16 at 7:23 am to BengalBlood81

Hearing the same about the Camelot area

flooded, but receding. my family was checking water levels every 2 hours, and they said it is going down about 6 inches every time they check.

This post was edited on 8/15/16 at 7:24 am

Posted by cgrand

HAMMOND

Member since Oct 2009

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Posted on 8/15/16 at 7:23 am to ForeverLSU02

I'm about to leave Hammond down 55 to 10 then west to 73 to 61
I doubt it will be fun but it's doable

Posted by TheCurmudgeon

Not where I want to be

Member since Aug 2014

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Posted on 8/15/16 at 7:24 am to toosleaux

Anyone know if university villa on Burbank off staring got water? Bayou fountain runs behind it. Thanks in advance.

Posted by CENLALSUFAN

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Member since Mar 2009

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Posted on 8/15/16 at 7:24 am to cgrand

Friends parents that live on stringer bridge road right off hwy 22 has water getting into their house as of about 20 minutes ago..

Posted by UNO

Member since Mar 2015

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Posted on 8/15/16 at 7:24 am to tke857

anyone live near Old Perkins/Swamp road that can give an update on those areas?

Posted by supernovasky

Member since Jul 2012

588 posts

Posted on 8/15/16 at 7:24 am to toosleaux

Wow. Bayou Manchac over I-10.

What this looked like yesterday:

6 ...

Posted by tke857

Member since Jan 2012

12195 posts

Posted on 8/15/16 at 7:25 am to McVick

Yeah thata exactly where the sub of Westhaven flooded. By the storm drains.

Posted by tke857

Member since Jan 2012

12195 posts

Posted on 8/15/16 at 7:26 am to TheCurmudgeon

quote:
Anyone know if university villa on Burbank off staring got water? Bayou fountain runs behind it. Thanks in advance.

As of 10ish last night they were dry

Posted by PorkChops

Baton Rouge

Member since Sep 2009

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Posted on 8/15/16 at 7:26 am to McVick

Do you know if Bayou Fountain has crested?

This post was edited on 8/15/16 at 7:26 am

Posted by Grassy1

Member since Oct 2009

7330 posts

Posted on 8/15/16 at 7:26 am to BengalBlood81

Bengal,

Any idea if those condo's near the front took on any water? My sister lives in one, and is at my house.

Thanks

(and my parents live on Newcastle, and they're here also)

Posted by Bourre

Da Parish

Member since Nov 2012

23920 posts

Posted on 8/15/16 at 7:26 am to ProudLSUMom

Per the Ascension Homeland Security page:

quote:
**Update: The pumps at Marvin Braud are still operating at this time.

Posted by fr33manator

Baton Rouge

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Posted on 8/15/16 at 7:26 am to tke857

Need help. Anyone know of a route to get from prairieville to George oneal just past oNeal?

I need to get my kids.

TIA

Posted by Bourre

Da Parish

Member since Nov 2012

23920 posts

Posted on 8/15/16 at 7:28 am to Bourre

Per Ascension Homeland Security page:

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UPDATE: CURRENT INTERSTATE CLOSURES

Monday, August 15, 2016 6:29 AM
EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURES – Currently, more than 280 state roads are closed due to high water.

Below is an updated list of interstate flood closures in southeast Louisiana:

• I-12 East and West is closed between US 61 (Airline Highway) and I-55 (Hammond)
• I-10 East and West is closed between US 165 and I-49
• I-10 East and West is closed between Siegen Lane and LA 73

There is a closure on the detour route for I-10 East and West between Siegen and LA 73. US 61 North and South is closed between Highland Road and Antioch Road. Northbound traffic is being detoured to LA 948 (the highland extension) to LA 73 (Jefferson Highway), to Antioch Road, and back to US 61 North. Southbound traffic is being detoured to Antioch Road, to LA 73 (Jefferson Highway), to LA 948 (the highland extension), and then to US 61 South.

Travelers can find information regarding road closures at www.511la.org or by dialing 511 from their telephone and saying the route or region where they are seeking information. Out-of-state travelers can access the system by calling 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511).

During unfavorable weather conditions, motorists should drive using the following safety tips:

• Do not drive unless you must.
• Drive slowly and carefully.
• Avoid driving into standing or running water.
• Avoid driving while distracted.
• Avoid using cruise control when visibility is low or road surfaces are wet.
• Always allow for extra driving time.
• Make sure there is plenty of room between vehicles.
• Have your headlights on when using windshield wipers

Posted by Gutterman81

Member since Aug 2007

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Posted on 8/15/16 at 7:29 am to tke857

Anyone have updates on womans hospital? Looked like the parking lot was taking water yesterday, not sure if it got in the hospital.

Posted by Bourre

Da Parish

Member since Nov 2012

23920 posts

Posted on 8/15/16 at 7:29 am to Bourre

Per the Ascension Homeland Security page:

quote:
Our Shelter is in need of Baby Formula - anyone who can donate please bring to the shelter at Lamar Dixon.

Posted by Nado Jenkins83

Land of the Free

Member since Nov 2012

66097 posts

Posted on 8/15/16 at 7:30 am to supernovasky

Like I posted as of 30 mins ago when I crossed manchac on airline. It's still back flowing

Posted by zuluboudreaux

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Member since Jan 2008

1179 posts

Posted on 8/15/16 at 7:31 am to BilJ

reference S Sherwood Forest. Just spoke to person at a business on Sherwood just north of Coursey. Water on Sherwood at Weiner Creek / Lake Sherwood Ave E. Passable but deep in some places.