Caddo sheriff's deputies have evacuated five people and a dog on Stagecoach Road in south Caddo Parish. The evacuations happened after two houses were surrounded by more than six feet of water. Deputies are continuing to check homes in the area.

All vehicles that are towed because they were abandoned due to flooding are being taken to Shreveport Central Storage at 5240 Greenwood Road. People can call the business at 631-7225 to make arrangements to pick up their vehicle or to have it towed somewhere else. The owners of the vehicles are responsible for the towing fees, so motorists are encouraged to pick up their cars as soon as possible.

LSU Hospital has canceled elective surgeries today because of boilers being affected by flooding in the hospital basement. The hospital is also diverting its emergency room traffic to other hospitals.