Flood — Cameron, Louisiana

2016-08-14 to 2016-08-26 · near Grand Chenier, Cameron, Louisiana

Event narrative

Heavy rain over the northern sections of the Mermentau River Valley gradually worked to Cameron Parish and the coast. The river crested during the afternoon of the 18th on the northeast side of Cameron Parish and dropped through the remainder of the month. Most of the impacts across the area were flooded roadways and marshland, however 47 structures still flooded.

Wider weather episode

A area of low pressure slowly moved across South Louisiana during the 12th, 13th, and 14th. A widespread area of 6 inches or more fell across the region with some locations receiving more than 20 inches. This produced widespread flash flooding which drained from the area through the end of the month. Flooding occurred along the Vermilion and Mermentau Rivers, their tributaries, and Bayou Teche.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 657953. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.