Flood in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana

Flood August 14, 2016 – August 25, 2016 · Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana

$50.0M

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

The flood wave moved down the Mermentau River causing a crest of 10.8 feet at Lake Arthur and at the town of Mermentau. The flood stage is 4 feet, and this was the 5th highest recorded crest at Mermentau. Many roads and structures were flooded or remained flooded along the river into late in the month.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Thronwell Lyon Arpt (29.7799, -93.0642).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 657956. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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