rain

St. Medard Day is June 8, pronounced in Cajun French as "Sam-e-da". Ever heard of it? Well, learn up, because it could mean 40 days of rain.

Too much rain can ruin a good garden. Here's how Acadiana gardeners can prevent overwatering, protect roots, and improve drainage during Louisiana's summer storms.

Daily thunderstorms bring 70-90% rain chances across Lafayette and surrounding parishes this week, with heat index values reaching 99°F Tuesday and street flooding risks during heavier downpours.

Forecasters warn that some parts of Acadiana—like New Iberia—could see up to a foot of rain. Here’s what to expect and how to prepare for flood impacts.

If you've ever thought Louisiana gets more than our fair share of rain, you're right. Actually, 3 out of the 10 rainiest U.S. cities are in Louisiana, and one is in Acadiana.

Floats and other attractions rolled across rain soaked streets in Lafayette on Saturday night, and you can see photos here.

At least one Acadiana event has been cancelled and another has announced a change of venue because of weather. More changes and cancellations are possible.

Recent heavy rain in Acadiana caused major flooding, closing roads and leaving stranded vehicles in Lafayette. Learn how to protect your car from water damage.

Video evidence shows exactly the damage that was caused by Hurricane Francine in South Louisiana.

Over the last few days, almost all of Louisiana has been blanketed with rain coming from the Atlantic Ocean, and a newly formed system in the Atlantic is expected to bring even more downpours.

Explore Acadiana's rich cultural heritage indoors at the Acadiana Center for the Arts and the Acadian Memorial.

Seeing as rain is a natural occurrence, it would seem strange to some that capturing and then saving that rainwater would be illegal. That being said, in some states, while it is not illegal to capture and save rainwater to care for animals or to water plants or crops, it is restricted when it comes to using that saved rainwater for human consumption.