Flash Flood — Lafayette, Louisiana

2013-01-09 to 2013-01-10 · near Ridge, Lafayette, Louisiana

Event narrative

Heavy rain fell on saturated ground during the 9th and 10th causing road closures in portions of Lafayette Parish. Over 60 homes had flood waters enter them.

Wider weather episode

A stalled frontal boundary along with multiple impulses aloft lead to an extended duration of rain, thunderstorms, and even a couple tornadoes. Massive flooding occurred along the Mermentau River where rainfall totals exceeded one foot at some locations during the event. Flood waters slowly drained over a couple of weeks.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 430072. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.