Residents of Lebeau area of St. Landry Parish asked to evacuate as floodwater rises BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer Jun 24, 2026 Residents in part of the Lebeau community in St. Landry Parish were asked Wednesday to consider evacuating due to rising water from Tropical Storm Arthur.
Worst of floodwater from Avoyelles Parish about 5-6 days away from reaching St. Landry Parish BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer Jun 23, 2026 Some parts of St. Landry Parish already are flooding as water from the flood in Avoyelles Parish travels south.
+6 Acadiana faces flooding on two fronts as rivers rise and storms drench region BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer Jun 21, 2026 Flooding concerns spread across Acadiana on Sunday as flash floods inundated parts of Lafayette and St. Martin parishes while St. Landry Parish officials prepared for rising water expected to …
Possible evacuations loom as floodwaters head toward parts of St. Landry BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer Jun 19, 2026 St. Landry Parish officials are preparing for the possibility of major flooding as high water from Avoyelles Parish is expected to move into local waterways in the coming days.
TS Arthur expected to bring light winds, a little rain to Lafayette area tonight, Thursday BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer Jun 17, 2026 Lafayette can expect 20-25 mph winds and a few inches of rain Wednesday into Thursday asTropical Storm Arthur skirts the Texas and h coasts.
Heaviest rainfall in Acadiana expected to begin tonight from tropical system BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer Jun 17, 2026 Coastal h from the Texas border to Morgan City remains under a tropical storm warning today with the heaviest rainfall expected this evening as the system moves onshore.
+3 Acadiana could see up to 10 inches of rain as flood threat grows this week BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer Jun 16, 2026 Acadiana faces a heightened risk of flooding through at least Friday as tropical moisture, a stalled front and a developing low-pressure system combine to bring multiple rounds of heavy rain a…
+4 Ahead of this week’s storm system, here's where to get sandbags in the Acadiana region Staff report Jun 16, 2026 Ahead of the weather system impacting h this week, local officials are putting out sandbags for the public to prepare.
Flood watch issued in Acadiana as heavy rain, thunderstorms expected through the week BY JA'KORI MADISON | Staff writer Jun 15, 2026 A flood watch has been issued by National Weather Service forecasters due to excessive rainfall expected to continue throughout the week.
Acadiana could see days of heavy rain, flooding concerns through Memorial Day BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer May 20, 2026 Acadiana could be heading into days — or even weeks — of repeated rounds of rain and thunderstorms as forecasters warn of an increasingly high flood risk across the region.
Acadiana braces for one more soaking before sunshine and near-90 temps return BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer May 11, 2026 Acadiana is expected to see one more round of heavy rain and thunderstorms Monday before drier and hotter weather settles into the region for the rest of the week, according to the National We…
Flash flood warning issued in several Acadiana parishes Saturday afternoon BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer May 9, 2026 The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a flash flood warning until 4:15 p.m. for southern Lafayette Parish, west-central St. Martin Parish and northern Vermilion Parish.
Flash Flood warning extended for portions of Acadiana BY JOEL THOMPSON | Staff writer May 8, 2026 The National Weather Service (NWS) has extended a Flash Flood Warning for several parishes in the Acadiana area until 3:15 PM.
National Weather Service warns of flooding risk, hail as storms move through Lafayette BY JA'KORI MADISON | Staff writer May 8, 2026 Lafayette is expected to see thunderstorms this weekend, prompting a special weather statement from the National Weather Service.
Acadiana could see several inches of rain as storms move in through Mother’s Day BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer May 7, 2026 Wetter conditions move into Acadiana heading into the weekend. Forecasters warn that periods of heavy rainfall could lead to localized flooding in low-lying areas.
Flash flood warning issued as Lafayette sees traffic congestion from storm BY JA'KORI MADISON | Staff writer Apr 30, 2026 The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning for Lafayette Parish due to thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the area.
Showers, storms linger through Friday in Lafayette before a drier weekend BY JA'KORI MADISON | Staff writer Apr 30, 2026 Showers and thunderstorms will linger in Lafayette through Friday, with heavy rain then sunnier weather is expected to return.
Lafayette elementary school teacher dies in crash: ‘A dedicated educator’ BY ASHLEY WHITE | Staff writer Apr 29, 2026 A Lafayette teacher who died in a car crash Tuesday evening is being remembered as a “dedicated educator.”
Update: Lafayette woman dies in crash on I-10, police say BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer Apr 28, 2026 A Lafayette woman was killed in a crash Tuesday afternoon on Interstate 10 just west of University Avenue, which caused the closure of all eastbound lanes of the highway, according to Lafayett…
What’s the weather for Festival International? See when you’ll need an umbrella, sunscreen BY ASHLEY WHITE | Staff writer Apr 23, 2026 The music is pumping and the food is flowing at Festival International de Louisiane. Revelers can expect warm weather and some rain over the weekend.
Overturned commercial motor vehicle causes closure on I-10 westbound near Rayne BY JA'KORI MADISON | Staff writer Updated Apr 7, 2026 Troopers are on the scene of an overturned Commercial Motor Vehicle crash near Rayne.
It’s going to be a rainy Easter weekend in Lafayette. See the weather forecast. BY JA'KORI MADISON | Staff writer Apr 2, 2026 Lafayette is expected to see a mix of sun, clouds, and scattered storms is expected through the holiday weekend.
Sunshine? Storms? Freezing temps? South h could see it all in the coming week. BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer Mar 13, 2026 It’s been a month since Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter, and south Louisiana is looking at possible freezing temperatures early next week.
Rain, wind, tornadoes possible across Acadiana as cold front ushers in lower temperatures Claire Taylor Mar 11, 2026 Strong showers and thunderstorms are expected Wednesday in the Lafayette area as a cold front moves through Acadiana this evening.
Burn bans expand across Acadiana as high winds, dry conditions raise wildfire risk BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer Feb 25, 2026 Burn bans are in effect for several Acadiana parishes as officials warn that dry conditions and high winds are increasing the risk of wildfires.
Critical fire conditions prompt burn ban in two Acadiana parishes. Here’s what you need to know. BY JA'KORI MADISON | Staff writer Feb 23, 2026 Vermillion and St. Landry parishes in Acadiana are under a burn ban due to critical fire weather conditions, issued by the National Weather Service.
Several tornados fell on Acadiana overnight Saturday. See wind speeds, damage. By STEPHEN MARCANTEL | Staff writer Feb 16, 2026 At least four tornadoes are confirmed to have touched down in the Acadiana region on Saturday night.
Mardi Gras weather: Will it rain in Lafayette during the parades? BY ASHLEY WHITE | Staff writer Feb 13, 2026 Get out those rainboots. It’s going to be a wet Mardi Gras weekend.