Flash Flood — Plaquemines, Louisiana

2009-12-12 · near Belle Chasse, Plaquemines, Louisiana

Event narrative

Heavy rainfall resulted in widespread and significant street flooding in northern Plaquemines Parish.

Wider weather episode

Moderate to locally heavy rainfall occurred across sections of the New Orleans metro area as an upper air disturbance acted on deep moisture in place across the Gulf Coast. The rain fell on nearly saturated ground resulting in some flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 207840. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.