Louisiana meteorologists have been predicting that potentially flooding rains this week and that forecast has materialized as some areas were drenched.
According to reports, and some pretty dramatic videos, a pipe burst on the third floor of Patrick F. Taylor Hall on campus this afternoon, causing water to cascade down into the first and second levels.
Living in Louisiana, there's no doubt that at some point you've had to deal with flooding. But, are there cities and towns in Louisiana that flood more than others? Yep...
The National Weather Service is warning that even as far north as we are in the Shreveport/Bossier area, we will still see the effects of Tropical Storm Nicholas.
The heavy rains we have gotten this week are causing problems on Cross Lake. All boat ramps are closed and the lake is closed to boat traffic because of rising water.
The level on Cross Lake has risen to 170.9 feet. It is expected to crest on Friday at 173...
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