Sandbag locations around Acadiana to protect from flooding

ACADIANA, La. (KLFY) -- Residents of Acadiana are being offered sandbags to help offset flooding resulting from heavy rains forecast for this week.

Heavy storms are expected throughout the day tomorrow which could lead to flash flooding within our area. Estimated rainfall totals are from 3-6 inches across Acadiana with isolated higher amounts that could exceed 8 inches or more.

This will be updated as more locations are announced.

Acadia Parish

• Crowley Barn-247 Roller Road
• Iota Barn- 540 Kennedy Avenue
• Branch Barn- 114 Bias Road
• Limit 12 bags per rural household. Residents should bring an I.D. for proof of residence and be prepared to fill your own sandbags.

Calcasieu Parish

Sand and bags provided, residence should bring their own shovel.

• Former Old Tyme Variety Store location, 810 Ruth St (Sandbagging machine available)
• Public Works East, 5500-B Swift Plant Road, (Sandbagging machine available)
• Ward Barn 1, 461 Parish Road
• Ward Barn 2, 7085 LA 14 East
• Ward 3 Old Barn, 2302 Smith Road
• Ward 5 Barn, 129 Third St.
• Ward 6 Barn, 1275 Plum St.
• Ward 8 Barn, 1726 Parish Barn Road
• Iowa City Hall, 115 N Thompson Ave
• Vinton Public Works Yard, 1111 Eddy St.

Iberia Parish

• B.O.M Fire Station
• Coteau Fire Station
• Delcambre water tower
• Grand Marais Fire Station
• Jeanerette at Fire Department
• Loreauville City Park
• Lydia Fire Station
• Reynella Fire Department

Lafayette Parish

Lafayette City and Parish Sandbag Locations:

• North District site at 400 Dugas Road (located off North University Avenue)
• Picard Park, 130 Park Lane

Carencro Sandbag Location:

• Community Center, proof of residence needed
• 5115 N. University
• 896-8481

Broussard Sandbag Locations:

• 310 E. Madison (Behind City Hall)
• 108 Broadview (Behind Community Center)
• Entrance to Deer Meadow Subdivision (Corner of Deer Meadow Blvd. & Myrtle Point St.)
• 837-6681 or 837-6259

Scott Sandbag Location:

• Must call City Hall to make arrangements for pickup (233-1130)

Maximum of 20 sandbags per household. All locations are self-bagging, and residents must bring their own shovels and manpower.

St. Landry Parish

• Yambilee Building in Opelousas, 1939 West Landry (Hwy. 90), after 3 p.m. on Tuesday

St. Martin Parish

• South Barn-1011 Capritto Forty Arpent Road
• Paul Angelle Park-2458 Cecilia Sr. High School Road 
• Ruth Bridge Barn-1035 Ruth Bridge Hwy.
• Clayton Boudreaux Memorial Park-1028 Catahoula Hwy.
• Please note there will be a limit of 20 sandbags per vehicle.  

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