East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome confirms that one person died today when flood waters from a severe storm overtook the victim’s vehicle. Broome says a torrential downpour left many streets flooded during the morning rush hour…
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A possible tornado also flipped over cars at Baton Rouge General Hospital.

State Climatologist Barry Keim says heavy downpours have been recorded across south Louisiana and it was more than anticipated….
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The worst of the severe weather seems to be over today, but another round of heavy rainfall is expected for tomorrow.

The Army Corps of Engineers has canceled plans to open the Morganza Spillway and no new date has been set.

The severe weather that rolled south Louisiana produced several suspected tornadoes. Livingston Sheriff’s office spokesperson Lori Steele says their parish has received a lot of wind damage…
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Entergy also reports thousands of people are without power as a result of the storm damage.

In Natchitoches, former LSU coach Les Miles and New Orleans born NFL great Peyton Manning will be among the 11 inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday. CEO of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Foundation Ronnie Rantz says the most deserving member of this class is a Danielle Scott, who is a five-time USA Olympic Volleyball Standout and won two medals
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