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With flooding caused by recent hurricanes and storms in our region, a lot of hurricane-damaged vehicles are floating around out there.

The heroic efforts of the rescuers in Texas is definitely something to raise a glass, or in this case a bottle cap, to.

The people of Houston and surrounding areas in Texas are seriously dealing with just about everything Mother Nature can think of to throw at them. The latest issue? Alligators showing up everywhere. Back yards, front yards, driveways...anywhere the water is.

When Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, one of the cities that stepped up help in a huge way to help was Houston. Now that they are going through unprecedented flooding from Hurricane Harvey, it's time for Louisiana to pay it back. New Orleans t-shirt company Fleurty Girl has come up with an incredible t-shirt to show Houston that we haven't forgotten.

Iberia Sheriff's Dept says "Drivers who operate their vehicles in these areas and cause damage to homes and businesses will be arrested."

Stafford Barnett, who you may know from KPEL's Winging-It Wednesday, and whose home flooded last August, has come up with a way to protect his home by using a unique device that he built. He was kind enough to share pictures, and instructions on how to build one for yourself.

KPEL's Rob Kirkpatrick is out at the Vermilion River now at Pinhook near Outback Steak House with a report from the river.

Just how much rain has fallen so far? Some of the rainfall totals as a result of Harvey are absolutely staggering.

Louisianians know a thing or two about dealing with flood waters, and now they're passing that information on.

Taking a look at some of these images gathered from Instagram, and it's frightening to think how much worse things could get over the next few days.

When faced with overwhelming situations like this, some people decide to make the best of it and laugh through the pain. Check out this Houston man diving around to catch a fish that was swimming through his house as a result of the flooding.

As we all get ready for Hurricane Harvey, sandbag preparations are being made. This video offers some great tips that could help.

Here are the latest rainfall estimates for the area. It is going to be a very soggy next several days.

This map allows you to visualize continuously updated data from the National Weather Service with flooding locations and statistics, and current precipitation.

The threat of heavy rain and high water has many people on edge. Here are some things you can do to keep your anxiety in check.

With all of South Louisiana closely watching the tropical system in the Gulf Of Mexico this week, many of you are already preparing for flooding just in case. Sandbags are already being made available in many places around Acadiana. I just came across this video demonstrating a simple idea that could help you fill sandbags faster than ever.

The effects of the recent rains across Louisiana will likely create another pesky problem in a few weeks.

More showers and thunderstorms are expected for the area. Flash Flood Watches have been posted because of the heavy rainfall threat.

St. Martin Parish Sheriff's officials say making a wake can be devastating to property owners.

A school bus driver in Iowa, Louisiana had quite the day yesterday as they were attempting to drive down a flooded street and became stuck.