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Flash Flood — Morehouse, LA

Aug 12, 2008

An abnormal mid August weather pattern brought a large area of rain and thunderstorms to a large portion of the region. This activity brought locally heavy rain and some flash flooding to some areas along with a few isolated severe thunderstorms during the afternoon hours. Most of the region received 2 to 4 inches with a few locations a bit higher with 4 to 6 inches.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 131035). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Morehouse, LA

This event is one of many recorded floods in Morehouse County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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