DONALDSONVILLE — Ascension and Livingston parishes closed their waterways Thursday amid heavy rain and rising water.

Flood watches and warnings were in effect across the region, and storms dropped 4 inches or more of rain across many areas. Showers are expected to continue into Friday. 

The closures are in effect until further notice. 

Livingston Parish reported that high water had inundated roads but that most remained passable. The exception was the area near Rivergate and Kings Point in Killian.