As high pressure over the East Coast refused to move, a storm system approached the ArkLaMiss from the west and stalled just to the west of the region on March 7th. While warm moist air from the Gulf of Mexico filtered north and encompassed the region, a series of potent upper level disturbances began lifting northeast across the Lower Mississippi River Valley. This set the stage for multiple rounds of torrential rains that fell almost continuously across the ArkLaMiss from March 8th through March 12th. These prolonged torrential rains resulted in widespread flash flooding and river flooding across the region, with numerous area rivers reaching moderate and major flood stages. Floodwaters damaged numerous homes, businesses, and closed many primary and secondary roads across the region, with some secondary roads washed out.
As the storm system finally exited the region late on the 12th, another fast moving, compact storm system followed in its wake during the evening of March 13th. This system brought another round of heavy rain to the Delta region, in addition to some hail and damaging straight line winds.

Flash Flood in MOREHOUSE, LOUISIANA
From 09-MAR-16 00:40:00 to 09-MAR-16 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEVENSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads were flooded across the parish.

Flood in MOREHOUSE, LOUISIANA
From 12-MAR-16 20:20:00 to 13-MAR-16 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BASTROP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roadways had flooding issues across the parish.

Flood in EAST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 12-MAR-16 20:30:00 to 13-MAR-16 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOWIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highways 582,585,596, and 581 continued to have flooding issues.

Hail in WEST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 13-MAR-16 21:45:00 to 13-MAR-16 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK GROVE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Dime to quarter sized hail occurred.

Flash Flood in MOREHOUSE, LOUISIANA
From 09-MAR-16 23:45:00 to 11-MAR-16 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEVENSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads and bridges were flooded across the entire parish. Evacuations and water rescues had been performed.

Flash Flood in RICHLAND, LOUISIANA
From 11-MAR-16 08:00:00 to 11-MAR-16 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Extensive flooding occurred across the parish with many closed roads.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
From 11-MAR-16 08:00:00 to 11-MAR-16 10:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BASKIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Many secondary and parish roads were flooded and impassable.

Flash Flood in MOREHOUSE, LOUISIANA
From 09-MAR-16 14:35:00 to 09-MAR-16 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PT PLEASANT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Eden Apartments were evacuated due to rising floodwaters.

Flash Flood in MOREHOUSE, LOUISIANA
From 09-MAR-16 12:00:00 to 09-MAR-16 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEVENSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several highways throughout the parish were closed due to flood inundation. These included, but were not limited to, Louisiana Highways 134, 138 and 139. Six water rescues were performed in the southern half of the parish. Three homes were also evacuated due to rising flood waters around Oak Ridge.

Flood in RICHLAND, LOUISIANA
From 12-MAR-16 20:25:00 to 13-MAR-16 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAYVILLE MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Some roadways had flooding issues in the northern portion of the parish.

Flash Flood in EAST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 10-MAR-16 10:45:00 to 12-MAR-16 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROOSEVELT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flooding occurred in homes and neighborhoods across the county.

Flood in MADISON, LOUISIANA
From 12-MAR-16 20:40:00 to 13-MAR-16 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Some secondary roads had flooding issues across the parish.

Flash Flood in WEST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 10-MAR-16 03:25:00 to 11-MAR-16 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water entered a few homes in the Oak Grove and Forest Area. Sandbags were requested.

Flood in EAST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 11-MAR-16 06:37:00 to 13-MAR-16 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE PROVIDENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Louisiana Highway 596 was mostly under water near the hospital.

Flash Flood in RICHLAND, LOUISIANA
From 10-MAR-16 10:23:00 to 10-MAR-16 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Fields were totally flooded on Louisiana Highway 15 near the Richland Detention Center. Neighborhoods were flooded in the western part of the parish.

Flash Flood in CONCORDIA, LOUISIANA
From 10-MAR-16 14:00:00 to 10-MAR-16 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINORCA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Parts of Sage and BJ roads were flooded.

Flash Flood in RICHLAND, LOUISIANA
From 08-MAR-16 23:55:00 to 09-MAR-16 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAYVILLE MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several streets were flooded in the city of Rayville.

Flash Flood in RICHLAND, LOUISIANA
From 09-MAR-16 05:55:00 to 09-MAR-16 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water entered multiple homes in the city of Rayville. Multiple residents were evacuated. Several streets were flooded across the city.

Flash Flood in RICHLAND, LOUISIANA
From 09-MAR-16 09:00:00 to 09-MAR-16 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: START
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Standing water surrounded Start Elementary School.  Part of the nearby road was also covered.

Flash Flood in RICHLAND, LOUISIANA
From 09-MAR-16 23:10:00 to 11-MAR-16 02:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads were flooded across the parish.

Flash Flood in RICHLAND, LOUISIANA
From 10-MAR-16 10:10:00 to 10-MAR-16 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Richland Apartments were flooded.

Flash Flood in EAST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 11-MAR-16 09:00:00 to 11-MAR-16 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRANSYLVANIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 877 was closed.

Flash Flood in EAST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 11-MAR-16 09:00:00 to 11-MAR-16 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE PROVIDENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 582 was closed due to water over the road.

Flash Flood in WEST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 08-MAR-16 23:25:00 to 09-MAR-16 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.20M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding occurred across the parish including Highway 17 between Forest and Pioneer.
Flooding occurred at Oak Grove City Hall.

Flood in WEST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 11-MAR-16 17:15:00 to 13-MAR-16 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Scattered roadways across the parish continued to have some flooding issues.

Flash Flood in WEST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 09-MAR-16 05:50:00 to 09-MAR-16 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Roads remained flooded in Oak Grove and several roads were flooded in the parish.

Flash Flood in MADISON, LOUISIANA
From 10-MAR-16 10:00:00 to 10-MAR-16 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENOKA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Street flooding occurred across the parish.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
From 10-MAR-16 09:26:00 to 10-MAR-16 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BASKIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads flooded across the western and northern portions of the parish.

Flash Flood in EAST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 10-MAR-16 10:45:00 to 11-MAR-16 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROOSEVELT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flooding occurred in homes and neighborhoods across the county.

Flash Flood in EAST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 10-MAR-16 14:00:00 to 10-MAR-16 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE PROVIDENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several homes had water up to the doorsteps. Highway 582 and Highway 3181 were under water.

Flash Flood in WEST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 09-MAR-16 21:30:00 to 11-MAR-16 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Roads remained flooded in Oak Grove and several roads were flooded in the parish.

Flash Flood in RICHLAND, LOUISIANA
From 09-MAR-16 21:35:00 to 11-MAR-16 02:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLY RIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Multiple homes had water in them.