Widespread showers and thunderstorms, in association with an upper level low pressure system, resulted in excessive heavy rainfall across much of the region on October 13th. Widespread 2 to 4 inches were reported with isolated amounts in excess of 8 inches were reported. This rainfall led to widespread flash flooding across the region.

Flash Flood in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 13-OCT-09 16:59:00 to 13-OCT-09 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIROLI WOODS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Northwest Louisiana skywarn reports significant flooding in town and across the parish.  Near the intersection of US 165 and Old Sterlington road...reports of 12 to 14 inches of water on the roadways...especially in low-lying areas.  Dean Chapel Road, Marion Sims Road, and the intersections of Philpot Road and Sandalberry road in West Monroe were flooded.  Desiard Street, Broadmoor Street and U.S. 80 and Connie Lynn Drive were flooded and closed as well.

Flash Flood in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 13-OCT-09 17:05:00 to 13-OCT-09 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGHLAND PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

High water was reported over several roads in the Lakeshore area.  Also...the Town and Country Apartments just north of the ULM campus were flooded with 12 to 14 inches of water.

Flash Flood in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 13-OCT-09 15:42:00 to 13-OCT-09 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIROLI WOODS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Water was coming through the doors of the KTVE studios in West Monroe.  High water was also inundating a few homes in town as tree debris clogged many drainage canals.

Flash Flood in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 13-OCT-09 15:55:00 to 13-OCT-09 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEITHVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Many secondary roads were flooded in the Keithville, Louisiana community.

Flash Flood in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 13-OCT-09 16:15:00 to 13-OCT-09 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FILLMORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous secondary roads were closed including Hwy. 80 at the Princeton Road intersection.

Flash Flood in DE SOTO, LOUISIANA
From 13-OCT-09 16:15:00 to 13-OCT-09 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANSFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Polk Street was closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 13-OCT-09 19:20:00 to 13-OCT-09 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RODESSA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding was reported at the intersection of La. 1 and Gibson Road.

Flash Flood in UNION, LOUISIANA
From 13-OCT-09 17:00:00 to 13-OCT-09 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: RANDOLPH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Parish Road 3121 north of Spearsville, Louisiana is closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 13-OCT-09 19:00:00 to 13-OCT-09 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAUGHTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wafer and Lindsey Streets were closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 13-OCT-09 12:40:00 to 13-OCT-09 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLAIN DEALING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High water was reported across Hwy. 2 in town.

Flash Flood in WEBSTER, LOUISIANA
From 13-OCT-09 14:10:00 to 13-OCT-09 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGHILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hwy 371 in front of the local McDonalds and other low lying areas of town were flooded and closed off.

Flash Flood in CLAIBORNE, LOUISIANA
From 13-OCT-09 14:30:00 to 13-OCT-09 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOCO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads were closed due to high water.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 13-OCT-09 15:00:00 to 13-OCT-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEWELLA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was downed on a power line near Pierremont Road and between Creswell and Gilbert Drives.  The trees caused the roads to be closed for a short time.

Flash Flood in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 13-OCT-09 16:30:00 to 13-OCT-09 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHREVEPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Caddo and Common Streets in downtown Shreveport were closed due to flood waters.