Avoid These Lafayette Locations That Are Prone to Flooding
Lafayette is no stranger to flooding. Even on a good day, we see water on our roadways that motorists try to avoid. With a Flood warning in effect due to Tropical Storm Francine, its important to remember what areas to avoid.
FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON (9/11/24) TO SATURDAY AFTERNOON (9/14/24)
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles, LA has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Louisiana:
Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice
Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage
Bayou Vermilion Near Carencro
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
With Tropical Strom Francine making her way through the Gulf of Mexico toward Louisiana, we are expecting to see more than a few inches of rain over the next 24 hours, and there are a list of streets in Lafayette that are prone to flooding and should be avoided if at all possible once the heavy rains commence.
An official list from Lafayette Consolidated Government can be found below and a real time road closure map can be found here.
Avoid These Lafayette Locations During Tropical Storm Francine
- Jefferson Street and the Underpass
- Jefferson Street and Lee Avenue
- Jefferson Street and Convent Street
- Jefferson Street and Main Avenue
- Taft Street and the railroad tracks near Vermilion Street
- North University Avenue and the Underpass
- Moss Street and Mudd Avenue
- Mudd Avenue and Evangeline Thruway
- Willow Street and North University Avenue
- Bertrand Drive and South College Road
- Camellia Blvd. and Eastland Drive
- Ambassador Caffery Parkway and Guibeau Road
- Ambassador Caffery Parkway and Eraste Landry Road
- Ambassador Caffery Parkway and Ridge Road
- Ambassador Caffery Parkway and Dulles Drive
- Ambassador Caffery Parkway and Dover Drive
- Long Plantation Road and Starling Lane
Turn Around, Don't Drown!
Please take all necessary precautions to ensure your and your family's safety during and after Tropical Storm Francine.
Louisiana State Police remind motorists not to drive down flooded roads or around barricades. Don't underestimate the power of water.
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