Youngsville Nursery Flooded, Owner Calls for Long-Term Fixes

Youngsville nursery flooded, owner calls for long-term fixes

YOUNGSVILLE, La. (KLFY) -- As floodwaters crept into her tree nursery early Tuesday morning, Alicia Stebbins knew exactly what to do; grab her boots and start moving trees. Mystic Forest Nursery, located in Youngsville, was nearly submerged after several inches of rain fell overnight. Stebbins, who owns the plant business, said it’s not the first time flooding has disrupted her operations and it likely won’t be the last. “I heard it about 5:00 t…

Youngsville roads closed after heavy rains cause flooding; residents stuck at home

YOUNGSVILLE, La. (NEWS 15) — Heavy rainfall inundated Youngsville, causing significant road closures and leaving many residents stranded at home. City workers reported that seven to nine inches of rain made major roadways like Verot School Road impassable, creating traffic…