An upper level ridge which was located across the central and southern plains over the last couple of weeks and resulted in triple digit temperatures across much of the region finally moved west into the inter-mountain west.  As a result, southwest Arkansas and northeast Louisiana was put in a more favorable storm pattern being east of the upper level ridge axis.  Numerous showers and thunderstorms developed across the southern plains during the overnight hours of August 10th and moved southeast into southwest Arkansas and north central and northeast Louisiana during the morning hours of August 11th.  Widespread flooding was reported across much of the region.  During the afternoon with heating of the day, strong to severe thunderstorms developed across portions of north central and northeast Louisiana.  These storms produced strong and damaging wind gusts which downed trees and power lines in a few locations.

Flash Flood in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 11-AUG-08 10:30:00 to 11-AUG-08 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEVEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads remain flooded across central and western portions of the parish. Sporadic road closures were reported as well including Cheeks and Cheniere Station Roads and New Natchitoches road and Estates near Vancil Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BIENVILLE, LOUISIANA
From 11-AUG-08 15:00:00 to 11-AUG-08 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GIBSLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed blocking the road near Gibsland.

Thunderstorm Wind in BIENVILLE, LOUISIANA
From 11-AUG-08 15:40:00 to 11-AUG-08 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIENVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were downed in the community of Bienville, Louisiana.

Flash Flood in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 11-AUG-08 07:15:00 to 11-AUG-08 08:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAIBORNE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A driver drove through floodwaters on New Natchitoches road between Estates Road and Vancil Road. The vehicle was submerged but the driver was able to escape safely.

Flash Flood in UNION, LOUISIANA
From 11-AUG-08 06:40:00 to 11-AUG-08 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARMERVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Localized street flooding was reported in Farmerville, Louisiana.

Flash Flood in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 11-AUG-08 10:30:00 to 11-AUG-08 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST MONROE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Motorists reported flash flooding in the Garden District on 4th and 5th Streets.

Flash Flood in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 11-AUG-08 05:52:00 to 11-AUG-08 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKESHORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads were reported to be flooded in the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in BIENVILLE, LOUISIANA
From 11-AUG-08 16:15:00 to 11-AUG-08 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALINE
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was downed near Saline, Louisiana.

Flash Flood in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 11-AUG-08 09:00:00 to 11-AUG-08 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highway 34 was flooded near Bawcomville. 8 to 12 homes were flooded due to several inches of water in them in the Bawcomville Community.  Flooding was extensive near Standifer Avenue and Georgia Street.