Thousands Flee Floodwaters in Louisiana

Record-setting floods are forcing thousands to evacuate Louisiana.

At least three people have been killed and many are watching fearfully, with forecasters saying it's not over yet.

People in northern Louisiana have been getting out while they can. Entire subdivisions are under water and more rain is expected.

The big concern right now is the threat of a levee breach. That's the reason the governor ordered mandatory evacuation of more than 3,000 homes.

In some areas, 20 plus inches of rain have fallen, triggering rescues by boat and special vehicles designed for high water.

Operation Blessing is helping families in northern Louisiana with their water-damaged homes.

"About five in the morning my husband got up. He heard some noises downstairs and went downstairs to check and stepped into a foot of water," Carol Chavis recalled.

The severe weather is not confined to Louisiana. Storms are also pummeling communities along the Mississippi, in Texas, Arkansas and Mississippi, with many drenched with up to 10 inches of rain.

"It's gonna happen. No use worrying," one resident said. "When it rains this much, it floods."

Forecasters say the region can expect more rain through Sunday, but it's expected to be light and scattered, which could help end further flooding and allow homes and properties to begin drying out.