problems in the southern u.s. elizabeth hur is in new orleans. reporter: the severe storms have already been quite destructive in texas. here in louisiana officials are now confirming the heavy rains were not only dangerous but also deadly. driving in downpours like these police confirming a man died when he lost control of his car during the storm. streets still swamped monday morning, 20 children needed to be rescued from their flooded school bus. more than eight inches of rain falling from new orleans to baton rouge, leading to power outages and flooding around louisiana state university. in some spots the water feet deep, turning even l.s.u. football players into good samaritans. >> i didn't expect to see cars on the water over there. >> it was a very unfortunate situation and i feel like everybody needs to pay more attention to the barricades and the signs. reporter: in texas residents are still reeling after taking a beating from mother nature over