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Louisiana Floods: Record Rainfall Drenches State
19 Jun
Summary
- Flash flood watches issued for millions across six Southern states.
- Louisiana may have set a new 24-hour rainfall record.
- Remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur continue to bring heavy downpours.
Louisiana is preparing for continued heavy rainfall, raising concerns about widespread flash flooding. Millions of people in Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle are currently under flash flood watches as the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur impact the Southeast.
This weather system has already brought significant disruption to Louisiana, with reports of downed trees, strong winds, and knee-deep floodwaters. Preliminary rainfall totals in Louisiana suggest that a new 24-hour state record may have been set, with some locations recording up to 29 inches. These predicted totals are being verified.
Further rainfall of 2 to 3 inches per hour is anticipated on Friday, potentially exacerbating flash flooding conditions. Cities in Mississippi and Alabama, such as Hattiesburg, Biloxi, Mobile, and Dothan, are at a moderate risk for flooding, with expected totals of 4 to 6 inches through Saturday. Tropical Storm Arthur is forecast to move into the Atlantic Ocean on Friday afternoon.
