Major flash flooding is occurring from eastern Texas into Arkansas, parts of northwestern Mississippi, and Louisiana, where flash flood emergencies have been in effect since Wednesday. The system responsible for the flooding is beginning to creep eastward with the flood threat shifting towards southeastern Louisiana and the rest of Mississippi.
Widespread rainfall of 10-18 inches has occurred with a few spots receiving 20 inches or more, leading to catastrophic flash flooding as well as rapid rises in river levels with some already breaking records. Many water rescues and even evacuations have been necessary and will remain common as heavy rain continues to impact hard-hit areas. The larger rivers will start to exceed flood stages in the next several days as drainage occurs from smaller, overloaded tributaries. The flash flood threat should start to ease later on Friday. Stay up on the latest forecast details using the MORECAST app. We’ll continue to post updates through our Facebook and Twitter pages as needed over the next few days!
Video: Severe #flooding ongoing in NE #Louisiana: RT@TheFranklinSun: Western Richland Parish flooding. pic.twitter.com/OcbbfTChQa #LAwx
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There's FISH swimming on the sidewalks in ULM's campus!!!!! #lawx @MargaretOrr @weatherchannel pic.twitter.com/NtbyypejtU
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