Flood — Natchitoches, Louisiana
1998-01-07 · Natchitoches, Louisiana
1
Direct deaths
Event narrative
LA 120 near Flora was barricaded due to flooding. A 72 year old male ran the barricades and continued for approximately one mile before his vehicle stalled in high water. He then left his vehicle and continued on foot until he disappeared according to witnesses. A rescue team with the Natchitoches Parish Sheriffs Office found the man drowned. It is not know if he stepped into a hole or was swept off the road by the current.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5627226. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.