Historical rains fell last night and early this morning across the northern portions of Acadiana. Generally 8-12†of rain (highlighted in yellow (red-magenta was near 15â€) fell in roughly a 12 hour period leading to serious flooding…and it only got worse farther to the west. Major flooding of homes has occurred in St Landry, Acadia and Jeff Davis Parishes locally with more in northern Calcasieu and southern Beauregard Parishes. I wouldn’t be surprised to see 8-9 day rain totals in the extreme western part of the state to be in the 25-30†range. Check with the NWS for the latest information and river stages. Even though the rain has stopped it may take a good part of the weekend for the Mermentau, Bayou Nezpique and Bayou Courtableau to crest. The Whisky Chitto, the Calcasieu, the Sabine and other area bayous will stay high through much of next week. Watch our newscasts for the latest.