terrifying wind today, branches flying around, outdoor furniture flying around that people didn't tie down. but that is over for now. but what's also scary is that we can't quite see all the damage because it's so dark. i wish i could join you by video but as you said, there's literally no electricity in the entire city. we're all sitting here in the dark just hoping for the best tomorrow. >> are you able to talk to anyone? we know in some areas there are rising waters, worrying about flash flooding. we heard pedram javaheri talking about 8 to 10 inches of rain as well. with the no power, what are residents telling you? >> so far from what i'm hearing from people and then also from other government officials is that the flooding seems to be limited right now to very low-lying areas of the state such as lafitte and laplace, louisiana, had some flooding.