Voluntary evacuation announced for sections of St. Landry Parish

ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (KALB) – The St. Landry Parish Government announced a voluntary evacuation for residents that live north of Highway 10 on Friday, June 19.

Local leaders said the sheer volume of water —estimated to be nearly 30″ in some areas— that fell on to Avoyelles Parish Thursday has created a flood risk for these communities as water begins to drain into the Atchafalaya River…

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