A closed upper low over Texas sent multiple disturbances through the area resulting in heavy rainfall and widespread flooding across southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. Major flooding occurred on several rivers, with a few records broken.

Flash Flood in TANGIPAHOA, LOUISIANA
From 10-MAR-16 19:10:00 to 10-MAR-16 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSELAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple roads were reported closed across Tangipahoa Parish.

Flash Flood in LIVINGSTON, LOUISIANA
From 10-MAR-16 20:05:00 to 10-MAR-16 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Portions of George White Road were reported under one foot of water.

Flash Flood in TANGIPAHOA, LOUISIANA
From 11-MAR-16 00:30:00 to 11-MAR-16 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PONCHATOULA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads were reported closed across Tangipahoa Parish due to high water.

Flash Flood in TANGIPAHOA, LOUISIANA
From 11-MAR-16 01:40:00 to 11-MAR-16 03:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: PONCHATOULA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several high water rescues were ongoing in the city of Hammond.

Flash Flood in ST. TAMMANY, LOUISIANA
From 11-MAR-16 01:50:00 to 11-MAR-16 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOLSOM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads were reported closed due to high water in the Folsom area.

Flash Flood in TANGIPAHOA, LOUISIANA
From 11-MAR-16 02:15:00 to 11-MAR-16 04:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMMOND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

East Morris Avenue in Hammond was reported closed due to high water. Three vehicles were abandoned in the roadway.

Flash Flood in TANGIPAHOA, LOUISIANA
From 11-MAR-16 02:55:00 to 11-MAR-16 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMMOND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media on social media reported that water was in 40 to 50 homes near Rufus Bankston and Quick Boulevard in Hammond, with water rescues occurring.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, LOUISIANA
From 11-MAR-16 03:15:00 to 11-MAR-16 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRANKLINTON ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Broadcast media relayed a report from the Franklinton Police Department of moderate street flooding in Franklinton. They reported that the Washington Parish Fairgrounds are flooded with the potential for a bridge to wash out. One vehicle was reported completely submerged.

Flash Flood in TANGIPAHOA, LOUISIANA
From 11-MAR-16 05:45:00 to 11-MAR-16 07:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WADESBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A NWS storm spotter reported homes were flooded in a subdivision 3 miles west of Ponchatoula. A storm total of 13.10 inches of rain was reported since 4 pm on the 10th.

Flash Flood in ST. TAMMANY, LOUISIANA
From 11-MAR-16 11:00:00 to 11-MAR-16 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALDHEIM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office and U.S. Wildlife and Fisheries conducted rescue operations of 86 children and a number of counselors from the Camp Abbey Retreat Center.

Flood in ST. TAMMANY, LOUISIANA
From 11-MAR-16 13:30:00 to 11-MAR-16 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOODBEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Water was reported leaving the banks of Bedico Creek and was approximately 1 to 1.5 feet from encroaching on Interstate 12.

Flood in ST. TAMMANY, LOUISIANA
From 11-MAR-16 13:40:00 to 11-MAR-16 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAMSAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Up to 3 feet of water was reported covering the roads in the Lake Ramsay Community. Water was reportedly still rising.

Flood in ST. TAMMANY, LOUISIANA
From 11-MAR-16 15:15:00 to 11-MAR-16 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAMSAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Louisiana Highway 25 was reported flooded between Lake Ramsey Road and Million Dollar Road.

Flood in ST. TAMMANY, LOUISIANA
From 11-MAR-16 15:40:00 to 11-MAR-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COVINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Louisiana Highway 437 north of River Road was reported closed due to river flooding on the Bogue Falaya.

Flood in ST. TAMMANY, LOUISIANA
From 11-MAR-16 20:11:00 to 11-MAR-16 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COVINGTON ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Louisiana Highway 435 near Hillcrest Road was reported closed due to high water.

Flood in ST. TAMMANY, LOUISIANA
From 11-MAR-16 20:11:00 to 11-MAR-16 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOLSOM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Estimates from St. Tammany Fire District 5 that approximately 100 people were rescued from the Park Lane area and 50 to 60 people from the Albert Thompson area through the day. Report was relayed by social media.

Flood in ST. TAMMANY, LOUISIANA
From 11-MAR-16 20:15:00 to 11-MAR-16 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAMSAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Water was reported entering homes in the Magnolia Gardens Subdivision in Covington. The flooding was related to riverine flooding from the Bogue Falaya River.

Thunderstorm Wind in TERREBONNE, LOUISIANA
From 11-MAR-16 04:11:00 to 11-MAR-16 04:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATERPROOF
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported blown down on Bayou Black Drive near Houma. Event time estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in TERREBONNE, LOUISIANA
From 11-MAR-16 04:11:00 to 11-MAR-16 04:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUMPHREYS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown over in the 4400 block of Bayou Black Drive. Event time estimated from radar.

Heavy Rain in WASHINGTON, LOUISIANA
From 11-MAR-16 09:30:00 to 11-MAR-16 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT HERMON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The CO-OP observer in Mount Herman reported that 16 inches of rain had fallen in Mount Herman with light to moderate rain still occurring.

Heavy Rain in TANGIPAHOA, LOUISIANA
From 11-MAR-16 09:30:00 to 11-MAR-16 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMPBELL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The CO-OP observer in Ponchatoula measured 13.36 inches of rain overnight.

Heavy Rain in LIVINGSTON, LOUISIANA
From 11-MAR-16 10:00:00 to 11-MAR-16 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIVINGSTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Livingston CO-OP observer reported 10.25 inches of rain overnight.

Flash Flood in TANGIPAHOA, LOUISIANA
From 11-MAR-16 13:30:00 to 11-MAR-16 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PONCHATOULA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office reported that 300 to 400 homes had flood damage in the parish, with most of those homes near Hammond.

Heavy Rain in LIVINGSTON, LOUISIANA
From 11-MAR-16 03:30:00 to 11-MAR-16 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIVINGSTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The CO-OP Observer in Livingston reports a storm total of 7.57 inches with rain still falling.