Heavy rain leads to flooding, road closures across South Louisiana

Bella Dardano
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ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. (WGNO) — Heavy rain on Wednesday, Jan. 24, led to street flooding and road closures in some areas of South Louisiana.

Officials with St. Tammany Parish reported street flooding across the area and are advising residents to stay off the roads if possible.

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In St. Tammany Parish, officials said the following roads have been impacted by flooding:

  • Louisiana 25

  • Louisiana 40

  • Isabel Swamp Road

  • Louisiana 21 in Bush

  • Cours Carson Street

  • Louisiana 59 and 7th

  • Louisiana 435 and Allan Road

  • Allan Road to Tarpon Springs in Abita

  • Louisiana 21 to Louisiana 1084

  • U.S. 190 in Covington

In Terrebonne Parish, the Louisiana State Police reported the following road closures:

  • Louisiana Highway 20 northbound at the intersection of Louisiana Highway 648 and Duplantis street

The City of New Orleans is allowing neutral ground parking until 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, in anticipation of possible flooding in the caused by heavy rain. New Orleans residents can also track reports of flooded streets through NOLA Ready.

Heavy rain impacted the Ponchatoula area.

Flooding was also reported in Thibodaux.

  • (Courtesy: John Cruse)
    (Courtesy: John Cruse)
  • (Courtesy: John Cruse)
    (Courtesy: John Cruse)

This is a developing story. Stay with WGNO as we learn more.

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