A stationary front over southeast Louisiana provided the focus for the development of several rounds of thunderstorms over southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. Torrential rain produced several reports of flash flooding.

Flash Flood in IBERVILLE, LOUISIANA
From 14-APR-15 09:56:00 to 14-APR-15 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAUREL RIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A storm spotter observed stalled vehicles on Highway 1 due to water covered roadways.

Flash Flood in ST. TAMMANY, LOUISIANA
From 14-APR-15 07:45:00 to 14-APR-15 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SLIDELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Water was reported across the northbound lanes of Airport Road in Slidell. One half foot of street flooding was reported in the Ozone Woods neighborhood. Grouse Street near Jay Street was flooded with 1 to 2 feet of water.

Flash Flood in LAFOURCHE, LOUISIANA
From 14-APR-15 12:20:00 to 14-APR-15 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RACELAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A 3 year old fell into a drainage canal and was swept away by a strong current due to flooding rains. The child's body was recovered about 75 yards downstream about 15 minutes later.

Flash Flood in ASCENSION, LOUISIANA
From 14-APR-15 07:45:00 to 14-APR-15 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A COOP observer reported flooded roads on his school bus route in Donaldsonville, including one foot of water on St. Vincent Street.

Flash Flood in ST. CHARLES, LOUISIANA
From 14-APR-15 08:34:00 to 14-APR-15 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LULING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported numerous flooded and impassable streets in the Luling and St. Rose areas.

Flash Flood in ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, LOUISIANA
From 14-APR-15 08:34:00 to 14-APR-15 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA PLACE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager reported canals running high. Street flooding reported with a foot of water on Belle Terre Boulevard and Woodland Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in TERREBONNE, LOUISIANA
From 14-APR-15 10:00:00 to 14-APR-15 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOUMA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported a tree down on a house and power lines downed due to strong winds on the southeast side of Houma.

Flash Flood in TERREBONNE, LOUISIANA
From 14-APR-15 10:06:00 to 14-APR-15 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRESQUE ISLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water was reported covering Natalie Drive in Houma.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, LOUISIANA
From 14-APR-15 10:25:00 to 14-APR-15 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARAHAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Widespread street flooding was reported in Harahan. Some roads were reported impassible.

Flash Flood in ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
From 14-APR-15 10:45:00 to 14-APR-15 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHEF MENTEUR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous flooded and impassable streets were reported in East New Orleans with several cars stalled in the flood waters.

Flash Flood in ST. TAMMANY, LOUISIANA
From 14-APR-15 11:28:00 to 14-APR-15 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANDEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Mandeville Police Department reported several streets were closed due to flood waters.