Sample only: Flooding in Louisiana Prompts Emergency Declarations Across Parishes

April 26, 2025 – Baton Rouge, LA
Heavy rainfall over the past 48 hours has caused widespread flooding throughout southern Louisiana, inundating homes, submerging roads, and straining levee systems.
Several parishes, including East Baton Rouge and Livingston, have declared states of emergency. Swift water rescue teams have been deployed, and the Army Corps of Engineers is monitoring the Mississippi River for potential overflow risks.
Governor John Bel Edwards has urged residents to remain indoors and avoid flood-prone areas. Relief centers have been established, offering food, water, and temporary housing.