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Homes Washed Away as Arthur Slams Louisiana, Mississippi
19 Jun
Summary
- Arthur brought catastrophic rainfall to Louisiana and Mississippi.
- Rescuers broke windows of RVs to save people from floods.
- A storm cleanup worker was killed in Mississippi.
The lingering system of Tropical Storm Arthur has unleashed severe weather across the southeastern United States, causing widespread flooding and damage. In Louisiana's Avoyelles Parish, over 2 feet of rain fell in 48 hours, leading to "catastrophic" conditions and flooding approximately 200 homes. Several tornadoes were also reported in Louisiana, including three near New Orleans and one in Avoyelles Parish.
Mississippi faced life-threatening floods, with rescuers in Perkinston using canoe paddles to break windows of RVs and mobile homes as water levels rose rapidly. Tragically, a worker on a county road crew in southwestern Mississippi died while assisting with storm cleanup operations. Authorities also ordered evacuations for 30 homes near the Anchor Lake dam due to concerns about its structural integrity.
The storm brought intense thunderstorms, with one resident describing the lightning and thunder as "unbelievable." Emergency services, including the National Guard and state wildlife officials, collaborated on rescue efforts. In Avondale, Louisiana, a tornado damaged four homes, resulting in minor injuries for two people.
