Flash Flood — St. Mary, Louisiana

2024-01-08 · near Baldwin, St. Mary, Louisiana

Event narrative

Broadcast media and local fire departments observed numerous streets flooded in Franklin. Some flooded with over 2 feet of water.

Wider weather episode

An area of low pressure developed over the Texas Hill Country and moved toward east Texas and western Louisiana. Severe weather occurred along a warm front and then a few more strong to severe storms developed with the cold front.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1158425. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.