Flash Flood — Jefferson Davis, Louisiana

2024-05-16 · near Jennings, Jefferson Davis, Louisiana

Event narrative

Numerous roads were flooded in Jennings during the passing storm. A few vehicles were also reported stranded. Flooding was also reported in Hathaway and Elton.

Wider weather episode

Multiple upper disturbances moved across the region from the 12th through the 16th causing a rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms which produced numerous reports of damage, flooding, and high winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1186745. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.