A Flood That Changed Everything | Baton Rouge News

Ten years ago, Baton Rouge was drowned by historic floods as a slow-moving storm dumped record rainfall—turning streets into rivers and homes into islands. Former chief meteorologist Jesse Gunkel was live on air, warning viewers as water rose from tires to rooftops, while his own family’s home flooded—his baby daughter in tow. With no storm name to rally around, many underestimated the danger. Now, reflecting on the disaster, Gunkel urges everyone: prepare before the next one hits. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6addca983a8dc499