Flash Flood — Tangipahoa, Louisiana

2003-04-07 · near South Portion, Tangipahoa, Louisiana

Event narrative

Three to four inches of rain fell in just a few hours causing flash flooding in areas of poor drainage. Several buildings and houses were flooded. A 12 year old boy playing in, or trying to cross a flooded creek with several other boys, was swept away and drowned.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5351915. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.