Flash Flood — Lafayette, Louisiana

2025-12-04 · near Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana

Event narrative

Heavy rain fell across sections of Lafayette with totals ranging from 4 to 6 inches. Ponding on streets occurred in Lafayette and the Vermilion River reached minor flood stage at Surrey Street.

Wider weather episode

A coastal low moved across the northern gulf coast producing rain and thunderstorms. Minor flooding occurred in Lafayette. Strong north winds behind the front pushed tides below normal.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1304833. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.