Since 1984, the Lafayette Parish Bayou Vermilion District has worked to beautify, conserve and manage sites along Lafayette's main waterway, the Vermilion.
RT @theadvertiser "UL’s Flood Center is helping local governments make decisions during storms as it aims to model flooding across Acadiana. https://t.co/hsrDd9xyld"
The Bayou did what is supposed to do when you get over five inches of rain in about 36 hours. If we get that same amount in one hour, like on Aug. 31, it takes longer to do its job.
Tropical depression 9 has formed-NHC has cone directly through Acadiana/Lafayette. NHC Intensity forecast has max winds over water near landfall at 110mph & 80mph when going through LFT as opening bid…likely will have major hurricane potential for LA. #LAwx
"So, while the rain (total) is not changing, the characteristics of the rain is changing such that it's making it more difficult to pump the water out of these places because it's coming in shorter bursts," (Louisiana State Climatologist Barry Keim) said,"
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Louisiana’s #CreoleCultureDay celebration is back & set to kick off this Saturday, June 5 - Sunday, June 6! Come on out to @Vermilionville for live music, great #Cajun food & a weekend full of culture you won’t find anywhere else but #OnlyLouisiana! ⚜️
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