Flash Flood — Lafayette, Louisiana

2025-05-21 · near Elks, Lafayette, Louisiana

Event narrative

Minor street flooding was reported between Lafayette and Broussard.

Wider weather episode

A cold front stalled along the coast of South Louisiana. This created a focus for thunderstorms on the 20th.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1266361. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.