Louisiana flooding: Live updates, Friday road closures
The devastation of the Louisiana Flood of 2016 continues Friday (Aug. 19) with floodwaters still threatening homes. Meanwhile, thousands of residents are returning to survey damage and see what belongings can be salvaged. The historic floods were caused by a slow-moving weather system that dumped as much as two feet of rain in 48 hours on parts of East Baton Rouge, Livingston and St. Helena parishes. Here are the latest updates about road closures, ways to help, weather forecasts and more. 8:..>> view originalMissing Pennsylvania twins' brother accused of lying to cops
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