City Utilities urge residents to clear storm drains to avoid flooding

City Utilities urge residents to clear storm drains to avoid flooding

City utilities are asking for help from local residents to keep them clean by helping remove debris from city drains.

Only on News 15: Drone footage shows Rayne flood damage that affected 30% of homes

RAYNE, La. (NEWS 15) — Recent flash flooding from storms has left significant damage in Rayne. A drone survey offered a bird’s-eye view of the devastation. More than a foot of rain fell from Saturday through Monday, resulting in nearly…

The city of Rayne is offering assistance to residents experiencing storm damage

RAYNE, La. The city of Rayne experienced 13 inches of rain Saturday afternoon, causing flooding in many areas. Mayor Chuch Robichaux said the citys drainage system "works well," but noted that there was just too much water."Unfortunately, no drainage system anywhere, I don't think in the country, could handle all this kind of rain," Robichaux said. "When you get that much rain in a short period of time, it's just not possible for any system to w…

Second round of storm damage grants available

INDEPENDENCE — Grayson’s Economic Development Authority is opening a second round of grant applications for county ag producers to request funding for damages and loss due to Hurricane Helene.This second round will be for producers who did not apply and…