A area of low pressure slowly moved across South Louisiana during the 12th, 13th, and 14th. A widespread area of 6 inches or more fell across the region with some locations receiving more than 20 inches. This produced widespread flash flooding which drained from the area through the end of the month. Flooding occurred along the Vermilion and Mermentau Rivers, their tributaries, and Bayou Teche.

Flood in LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA
From 14-AUG-16 06:00:00 to 31-AUG-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 700.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Stream gages along the Vermilion River in Lafayette Parish crested during the 15th at the end of the flash flood event. Major flooding along the Vermilion continued through the 24th-25th and kept some neighborhoods flooded for a couple of weeks. At the Surrey Street Gage 10 feet is flood stage and the Vermilion crested at 17.6 feet which is the 2nd highest recorded crest.

Flood in ST. MARTIN, LOUISIANA
From 14-AUG-16 06:00:00 to 31-AUG-16 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANSE LA BUTTE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The gage at Lake Martin along the Vermilion River crested during the 17th as water drained from Lafayette. Major flooding along the Vermilion continued through the 23rd and kept some areas near the river and lake flooded for a couple of weeks. At the Lake Martin Gage 10 feet is flood stage and the lake crested at 15 feet.

Flood in VERMILION, LOUISIANA
From 14-AUG-16 06:00:00 to 19-AUG-16 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAURICE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The flood wave moved down the Vermilion River and crested during the morning of the 14th at 13.75 feet. An estimated 2520 homes flooded along the Vermilion River. The River at Perry dropped below major flood stage during the morning of the 18th.

Flood in CAMERON, LOUISIANA
From 14-AUG-16 06:00:00 to 26-AUG-16 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAND CHENIER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain over the northern sections of the Mermentau River Valley gradually worked to Cameron Parish and the coast. The river crested during the afternoon of the 18th on the northeast side of Cameron Parish and dropped through the remainder of the month. Most of the impacts across the area were flooded roadways and marshland,  however 47 structures still flooded.

Flood in JEFFERSON DAVIS, LOUISIANA
From 14-AUG-16 06:00:00 to 25-AUG-16 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: THRONWELL LYON ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The flood wave moved down the Mermentau River causing a crest of 10.8 feet at Lake Arthur and at the town of Mermentau. The flood stage is 4 feet, and this was the 5th highest recorded crest at Mermentau. Many roads and structures were flooded or remained flooded along the river into late in the month.

Flood in VERMILION, LOUISIANA
From 14-AUG-16 06:00:00 to 25-AUG-16 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOWRY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The flood wave moved down the Mermentau River causing a crest of 10.8 feet at Lake Arthur. The flood stage is 4 feet. Many roads and some structures were flooded or remained flooded along the river into late in the month in far west sections of Vermilion Parish.

Flood in IBERIA, LOUISIANA
From 14-AUG-16 06:00:00 to 25-AUG-16 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Flooding along Bayou Teche occurred from around Breaux Bridge southward into Saint Mary Parish. In Iberia Parish roads and some structures were flooded by the end of the flash flood event, and some remained flooded for multiple days and the water slowly drained.

Flood in ACADIA, LOUISIANA
From 14-AUG-16 06:00:00 to 25-AUG-16 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SILVERWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rain fell on the 12th, 13th, and 14th and gradually drained into the Mermentau River. Interstate 10 became closed as the river flowed across the roadway from the end of the flash flood event on the 14th through the next few days while the river crested. At the town of Mermentau the river crested at 10.8 feet which was the 5th highest recorded crest. Flood stage is 4 feet. Many roadways and homes stayed flooded for multiple days as the water slowly drained after the flash flood event.

Flood in ST. MARTIN, LOUISIANA
From 14-AUG-16 06:00:00 to 25-AUG-16 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BREAUX BRIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Flooding along Bayou Teche occurred from around Breaux Bridge southward into Saint Mary Parish. In Saint Martin Parish roads and some structures were flooded by the end of the flash flood event, and some remained flooded for multiple days as the water slowly drained. Flooding also occurred to the newly built trail head building for the Teche Paddle Trail in Breaux Bridge.

Flood in ST. MARY, LOUISIANA
From 14-AUG-16 06:00:00 to 25-AUG-16 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBANIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flooding along Bayou Teche occurred from around Breaux Bridge southward into Saint Mary Parish. In Saint Mary Parish flooding was mainly confined to the northwest section of the parish along the bayou. Some roadways and structures remained flooded for multiple days as the water slowly drained toward the gulf and the Atchafalaya River.