Flood — Calcasieu, Louisiana

2006-10-26 to 2006-10-28 · near Moss Bluff, Calcasieu, Louisiana

Event narrative

Between 12 and 15 inches of rain fell in less than 24 hours across Moss Bluff, resulting in widespread flooding in this bedroom community north of Lake Charles. Almost 400 homes were damaged, 100 of which were destroyed. US Highway 171 was closed between Moss Bluff and Gillis, and numerous parish roads were closed due to high water.

Wider weather episode

Widespread showers and thunderstorms across southwest Louisiana resulted in widespread flooding late on October 26th, and continued through the 27th and 28th.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 2664. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.