Edgewater residents fear flooding risks as city halts new construction

Maurice residents frustrated with lack of change with recurring yard flooding

MAURICE, La. (KLFY) -- The severe weather Monday morning caused many people problems in Maurice. Longtime resident Cody Bufford and his family would wake up to see their problem spanned across their entire yard. “I kind of heard the rain coming down, so we didn't pay any mind to it and then by two hours later, we noticed the entire yard was underwater,” said Bufford. Bufford said he and his family were stuck in their yard because of the flooding…

Edgewater residents fear flooding risks as city halts new construction

Heavy rain Sunday afternoon and evening caused localized ponding and flooding in certain areas of Edgewater. Now, people are on edge wondering what will happen during Hurricane Season.