Residents of the Summerfield neighborhood in New Iberia are grappling with severe flooding, despite living in a designated no-flood zone. Floodwaters have engulfed homes, leaving many facing challenges without flood insurance. Earlier this week, the New Iberia City Council met to discuss plans to address the ongoing drainage issues in the area.
As neighborhood residents cope with the aftermath of flooding, they express growing fear and frustration. One neighbor recounted, “The water got so bad it rose in my freezer.”
For some, the flooding has created significant setbacks. Kimberly Bodin, who resides in the lowest-lying home in the subdivision, reported that her house has flooded four times since March. “My flood insurance is going to go up, and it’s just going to keep rising,” she said, adding that she risks being dropped from coverage if the flooding persists…