Flood — St. Mary, Louisiana

2016-08-14 to 2016-08-25 · near Albania, St. Mary, Louisiana

Event narrative

Flooding along Bayou Teche occurred from around Breaux Bridge southward into Saint Mary Parish. In Saint Mary Parish flooding was mainly confined to the northwest section of the parish along the bayou. Some roadways and structures remained flooded for multiple days as the water slowly drained toward the gulf and the Atchafalaya River.

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 657966. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.