Showers and thunderstorms moved across the region during the morning hours of June 18th as well as the afternoon and evening hours.  These storms trained across the same general area and produced copious amounts of rainfall, some of which produced flash flooding.  Some of these storms became linear in nature and downed trees and powerlines as they moved east.

Flash Flood in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 18-JUN-13 13:00:00 to 18-JUN-13 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: (SHV)SHREVEPORT RGNL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Two to three foot of water was over several roadways inside Shreveport including Line Avenue, Hollywood and Hearn Avenue.

Flash Flood in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 18-JUN-13 13:15:00 to 18-JUN-13 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHREVEPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several inches of water entered a home on Marva Drive in South Shreveport.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 18-JUN-13 12:50:00 to 18-JUN-13 12:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEWELLA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was downed in front of a home on Lister Street near Coty Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 18-JUN-13 12:50:00 to 18-JUN-13 12:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEWELLA
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were downed on Riding Club Lane, Overton Brooks and Turkey Trail in Southeast Shreveport.

Flash Flood in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 18-JUN-13 13:30:00 to 18-JUN-13 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHREVEPORT DOWNTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A car was stranded in high water at North Common and View Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in BIENVILLE, LOUISIANA
From 18-JUN-13 14:15:00 to 18-JUN-13 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUCKY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were downed blocking roads throughout central and southern Bienville Parish.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, LOUISIANA
From 18-JUN-13 15:00:00 to 18-JUN-13 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JONESBORO
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were downed in Jonesboro partially blocking roads.

Heavy Rain in WEBSTER, LOUISIANA
From 18-JUN-13 16:52:00 to 18-JUN-13 16:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINDEN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Storm total of 8.02 inches in Minden since rain began at 340 am that morning.

Heavy Rain in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 18-JUN-13 20:07:00 to 18-JUN-13 20:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOORINGSPORT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Rainfall recorded since midnight measured at 7.25 inches approximately 2 miles south of Mooringsport, Louisiana.

Flash Flood in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 18-JUN-13 13:00:00 to 18-JUN-13 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHREVEPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Nearly 4 feet of water was reported at the intersection of Creswell Ave. and Pierremont Road near the Norton Art Gallery.  Several cars stalled in the high water.

Thunderstorm Wind in CADDO, LOUISIANA
From 18-JUN-13 12:50:00 to 18-JUN-13 12:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHREVEPORT
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Numerous pines and hardwood trees were snapped near the Norton Art Gallery.  Another tree was snapped about a half block east of the intersection of Orchid Street and Sandifer Drive.