Sunday, September 13, 2026Lafayette & Acadiana · Updated hourlyVol. I · No. 93
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Rising floodwaters force Palmetto residents to prepare for possible evacuations

Floodwaters are rising in Palmetto, St. Landry Parish, as water from northern areas moves into the region, prompting residents to prepare for possible evacuations. Although heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Arthur has subsided, the ongoing flooding is from water moving downstream rather than new precipitation. Residents are taking precautions as water levels continue to climb in the area.

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