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In August 2016, prolonged rainfall from an unpredictable storm resulted in catastrophic flooding in the state of Louisiana, United States; thousands of houses and businesses were submerged. Louisiana's governor, John Bel Edwards , called the disaster a "historic, unprecedented flooding event" and declared a state of emergency .
More than 20,000 people have been rescued after floods in Louisiana, and officials warned Sunday that even though the rain had subsided, dangers loomed. Louisiana flooding: At least 4 dead, 20,000 ...
Floods in Louisiana have killed at least 13 and displaced tens of thousand -- and the National Weather Service warned Thursday there could be more floods.
Major river flooding occurs in Amite River and Comite River, which experience their highest water levels since 1983. Homes are destroyed and swept away by flooding across the state. [10] In Zachary, a man is killed after a tornado knocks a tree onto his truck. [1] Damages from Tropical Storm Allison in Louisiana alone total to $65 million. [11]
2011 Mississippi River floods - Severe flooding across the Mississippi River Valley affected Louisiana 2015 Louisiana floods - The Red River reached record levels, resulting in flooding 2016 Louisiana floods - Prolonged rainfall across South Louisiana caused catastrophic flooding resulting in over 146,000 flooded homes and 13 deaths
Volunteers from every state descended on flood-stricken Louisiana Wednesday to assist relief efforts for the nation's worst disaster since Superstorm Sandy.
So far, last week's heavy rainfall has destroyed some 40,000 homes, which has displaced about 8,000 people. Thirteen people have died so far.
When the hurricane hit Virginia, Matthew caused two deaths. Heavy wind gusts of up to 68 mph and more than 11 inches of rain led to hundreds of downed trees and severe street flooding in southern Virginia Beach. [149] [150] [123] The Northeast received heavy rain and minor flooding throughout the days of October 9 and 10. [151]