The August Flood of 2016

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Interstate 10 Westbound will be diverted onto I-49 North, US-190 West, US-165 South to I-10 West

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[cajunhawk]

Had to get out only to check on family homes. At the Vermilion River and Pinhook, Outback under water, JP Oil underwater as are Fairfield Inn and Comfort Suites. Camellia st the Vermilion, If Ruffinos hasnt taken on water yet, it will shortly. Guilbeau and Congress intersection completely flooded.

Be safe. God Bless.

Z

Thankfully, us at JP Oil are on the third floor. (We learned that from being on the first floor in 1993 when the building flooded last time). Lofton and others weren't as lucky. Water is out of the building now and Tolson is scrubbing the first floor as we speak. Should be able to go to work by tomorrow.

[Just1More]

I know the majority of you are looking at the Acadiana area. I'm in BR, and it's jacked up over here. One UL alum's house is flooded. I'm lucky. My house is dry. A lot of friends and coworkers are flooded. So far, it appears everyone I know is safe. That's the important thing. But the water damage is unimaginable.

[Cajun90]

Probably will be the most damage ever in the state for a non-named storm system. In Lafayette we have already surpassed the average yearly rainfall amount with 4 1/2 months to go.

I'm thankful to be dry but know so many who haven't been as fortunate.

[CharlieK]

Probably will be the most damage ever in the state for a non-named storm system. In Lafayette we have already surpassed the average yearly rainfall amount with 4 1/2 months to go.

I'm thankful to be dry but know so many who haven't been as fortunate.

Almost don't want to say it, but we all need to be praying we don't get a hurricane on top of this.

[Zeebart21]

Thankfully, us at JP Oil are on the third floor. (We learned that from being on the first floor in 1993 when the building flooded last time). Lofton and others weren't as lucky. Water is out of the building now and Tolson is scrubbing the first floor as we speak. Should be able to go to work by tomorrow.

No kidding? Thats great news!

Z

[Zeebart21]

Almost don't want to say it, but we all need to be praying we don't get a hurricane on top of this.

Turbine, please delete the above from charliek!!!!!

Z

[CharlieK]

Turbine, please delete the above from charliek!!!!!

Z

Gotta get ahead of that one in the prayer department....because it would be biblical.

[Boomer]

Interstate 10 Westbound will be diverted onto I-49 North, US-190 West, US-165 South to I-10 West---So Sunset, Opelousas, Eunice,Elton, Kinder, Laccassigne----some good meat markets along the way!!!

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[Frenchie35]

Are there any closures of I-10 east of Lafayette. I have a friend coming in from Birmingham, Al. and he was asking me for the best route to come home. I told him that I-12 is still closed but he could stay on I-10 through New Orleans. But I am not sure of any part of I-10 being closed. Anyone know?