A very slow moving area of low pressure moved west across South Louisiana. Very high moisture content and slow moving bands of rain generated efficient rain producing storms that left rainfall totals at some locations over 20 inches. A couple of severe storms also occurred during the period.

Flash Flood in LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA
From 12-AUG-16 05:23:00 to 14-AUG-16 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARENCRO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 400.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Street flooding along Ambassador Caffery and a few other poorly drained streets were first reported during the early morning of the 12th. High rainfall rates continued through the day with many streets being flooded and some structures by mid morning. Widespread flooding of vehicles, structures, and high water rescues began during the late morning across Lafayette Parish. The Vermilion River reached major flood stage by sunrise on the 13th and remained above major flood stage for 5 and a half days. Rainfall totals surpassed 20 inches in the southern section of the parish over the 12th and 13th. An estimated 9,376 structures flooded during the event.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAPIDES, LOUISIANA
From 12-AUG-16 16:49:00 to 12-AUG-16 16:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALEXANDRIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was reported down in Alexandria from a passing severe storm.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERNON, LOUISIANA
From 12-AUG-16 17:10:00 to 12-AUG-16 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: LACAMP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The sheriff's department reported a tree down across the road near Lecamp.

Flash Flood in IBERIA, LOUISIANA
From 12-AUG-16 06:08:00 to 14-AUG-16 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GONDRON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 40.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous secondary roads were reported around New Iberia during the morning of the 12th. A vehicle was also swept into a ditch during the morning and numerous evacuations were ongoing by the evening. Rainfall continued through the rest of the 12th and the 13th. Over 20 inches of rain fell over a large portion of the parish. An estimated 3,756 structures flooded during the event.

Flash Flood in ST. MARTIN, LOUISIANA
From 12-AUG-16 08:00:00 to 14-AUG-16 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUSHVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous streets and structures flooded during the heavy rainfall. An estimated 2481 structures flooded.

Flash Flood in ACADIA, LOUISIANA
From 12-AUG-16 20:08:00 to 12-AUG-16 20:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHURCH PT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 45.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Acadia Parish Emergency Manager first reported flooding along a few streets in Eunice during the evening of the 12th. Periods of heavy rain continued for another day with 6 to 10 inches of rainfall reported across much of the parish. An estimated 3,936 structures flooded during the event from either flash flooding or river flooding.

Flash Flood in ST. LANDRY, LOUISIANA
From 12-AUG-16 20:08:00 to 14-AUG-16 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GORDON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

During the evening of the 12th flooding of some roadways started to occur in Saint Landry Parish. The heavy rainfall continued eventually flooding Highway 190 which remained closed for multiple days due to standing water. Water continued to rise into the 13th eventually flooding an estimated 2,878 structures.

Flash Flood in AVOYELLES, LOUISIANA
From 13-AUG-16 04:48:00 to 14-AUG-16 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BORDELONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Streets began to flood during the morning of the 13th and then structures a couple of hours later as heavy rain kept falling. An estimated 363 structures were flooded during the event.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON DAVIS, LOUISIANA
From 13-AUG-16 05:23:00 to 14-AUG-16 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDNA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media and law enforcement reported numerous streets were flooded an impassable during the late morning of the 13th. Around Jennings the exit ramps from Interstate 10 were flooded and some sections the interstate itself had water over it. Interstate 10 was closed at Highway 165. An estimated 1060 structures were flooded during the event.

Flash Flood in EVANGELINE, LOUISIANA
From 13-AUG-16 08:09:00 to 14-AUG-16 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONEPINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported 20 people were being evacuated from flooded homes around Ville Platte. Additional homes were flooded in Mamou. And estimated 1043 structures were flooded during the event.

Flash Flood in VERMILION, LOUISIANA
From 13-AUG-16 12:38:00 to 14-AUG-16 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DELCAMBRE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Many flooded roadways were reported flooded during the heavy rain event. An estimated 1500 homes were also flooded from heavy rainfall.

Flash Flood in RAPIDES, LOUISIANA
From 13-AUG-16 19:00:00 to 14-AUG-16 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIEPER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flooding was reported along roadways near Clifton. Some roadways became impassable  during early morning hours near the Calcasieu River. A vehicle was swept away after attempting to drive through high water near Big Creek. A female and child was swept down stream. The small child was found clinging to a tree in good condition, however the driver was found nearby already drowned.

Flash Flood in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 13-AUG-16 21:28:00 to 14-AUG-16 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NIBLETTS BLUFF
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous roads were reported flooded during the heavy rain with some sturctures taking on water as well. An estimated 22 structures flooded during the event.

Flash Flood in ST. MARY, LOUISIANA
From 14-AUG-16 06:59:00 to 14-AUG-16 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBANIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Portions of western Saint Mary Parish flooded during the event. Some roadways became flooded and an estimated 103 homes flooded.