A mesoscale convective complex formed across southeast Oklahoma, southwest Arkansas and northeast Texas during the predawn hours of July 28th and spread southeast towards the Interstate 20 corridor of northeast Texas into northwest Louisiana during the day.  The result was a few reports of wind damage across the region but the main result was excessive heavy rainfall.  This rainfall resulted in numerous flooding reports across the region with several high water rescues reported and water into some homes and businesses.

Flash Flood in WEBSTER, LOUISIANA
From 28-JUL-09 09:21:00 to 28-JUL-09 11:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGHILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The American Legion Hall in Springhill has 3 feet of water in it.  Several cars were stranded along 7th street and several homes have water in them.

Heavy Rain in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 28-JUL-09 12:44:00 to 28-JUL-09 12:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLANCHARD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

An unofficial 24 hour rainfall report of 9.50 inches was relayed to the National Weather Service from the Broadcast Media with the report coming from Blanchard, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 28-JUL-09 08:50:00 to 28-JUL-09 08:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEWELLA
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was downed, blocking Norris Ferry Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 28-JUL-09 07:25:00 to 28-JUL-09 07:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLLINSBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed near the intersection of Abe Martin Road and Hwy. 3.

Flash Flood in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 28-JUL-09 08:42:00 to 28-JUL-09 10:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLAIN DEALING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several homes have knee deep water in them.  Hwy. 157 north of town has water running over the roadway.

Flash Flood in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 28-JUL-09 08:44:00 to 28-JUL-09 10:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hwy. 162 at the red light in Benton was underwater.

Lightning in OUACHITA, LOUISIANA
From 28-JUL-09 11:40:00 to 28-JUL-09 11:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONROE
Property damage: 175.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a home and resulted in a house fire at 759 Golson Road.  The lightning ran down the satellite wire and dried and cracked the ground beneath it.   From the strike, the fire spread to the carport to the attic and overtook the home.

Flash Flood in WEBSTER, LOUISIANA
From 28-JUL-09 07:00:00 to 28-JUL-09 11:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGHILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A foot and a half of water was reported on several roadways in the Springhill and Cullen areas.  Several motorists were stranded in high water with high water rescues underway.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 28-JUL-09 06:16:00 to 28-JUL-09 06:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARDVIEW
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and powerlines were downed northwest of town.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 28-JUL-09 06:40:00 to 28-JUL-09 06:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLAIN DEALING
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and powerlines were downed near East College, 2 miles west of Plain Dealing, Louisiana.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, LOUISIANA
From 28-JUL-09 06:40:00 to 28-JUL-09 06:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGHILL ARPT
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were downed, blocking Nickerson Road near the town of Cullen, Louisiana.

Flash Flood in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 28-JUL-09 07:55:00 to 28-JUL-09 10:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

High water was across Linton Road southeast of Benton, Louisiana.

Heavy Rain in WEBSTER, LOUISIANA
From 28-JUL-09 08:00:00 to 28-JUL-09 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGHILL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 26 hour rainfall report of 7.45 inches was reported in Sprinhill, Louisiana ending at 9 am on July 28th.

Flash Flood in BOSSIER, LOUISIANA
From 28-JUL-09 08:40:00 to 28-JUL-09 10:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOSSIER CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

One foot of water was reported over Benton Road and Beckett Street.

Flash Flood in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 28-JUL-09 08:50:00 to 28-JUL-09 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING RIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was covering the intersection of Colquitt Road and Freedoms way.  Roads have been blocked by law enforcement.

Flash Flood in WEBSTER, LOUISIANA
From 28-JUL-09 07:55:00 to 28-JUL-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGHILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Two feet of water was reported over Main Street.  Five to six businesses were flooded.  Water was reported over 7th Street east bridge and water was nearing the top of second bridge in town.  Major damage was done to several culverts and bridges across the city.

Flash Flood in WEBSTER, LOUISIANA
From 28-JUL-09 08:21:00 to 28-JUL-09 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGHILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water was reportedly over the bridge on Spring Branch Road in Springhill, Louisiana.