Flash Flood — Rapides, Louisiana

2016-08-13 to 2016-08-14 · near Sieper, Rapides, Louisiana

Event narrative

Flooding was reported along roadways near Clifton. Some roadways became impassable during early morning hours near the Calcasieu River. A vehicle was swept away after attempting to drive through high water near Big Creek. A female and child was swept down stream. The small child was found clinging to a tree in good condition, however the driver was found nearby already drowned.

Wider weather episode

A very slow moving area of low pressure moved west across South Louisiana. Very high moisture content and slow moving bands of rain generated efficient rain producing storms that left rainfall totals at some locations over 20 inches. A couple of severe storms also occurred during the period.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 656570. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.