Flash Flood — Allen, Louisiana

2024-11-09 to 2024-11-10 · near Elizabeth, Allen, Louisiana

Event narrative

The Allen Parish Sherriff's Office reported water over Highways 112, 462, 112, 10, and 165. Multiple homes were flooded in Oakdale with ankle deep water at the height of the event.

Wider weather episode

A frontal boundary moved into the region and stalled while Tropical Storm Rafael meandered in the gulf. Moisture from the decaying tropical cyclone streamed north across Louisiana. This produced heavy rain over the area that produced flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1224043. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.