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How One Flood Changed Youngsville | Lafayette Louisiana News
A decade after a catastrophic flood slammed south Louisiana with 20-30 inches of rain in hours, turning streets into rivers and homes into waterlogged ruins, Youngsville rose to the challenge. What began as a shocking, underforecast disaster sparked a $8 million investment in seven strategic detention ponds—and public-private partnerships like the one at Veterans Park—to slow, capture, and safely release stormwater. These aren’t just infrastructure upgrades—they’re living lessons from 2016, proving that preparedness can turn devastation into resilience. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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