Oct 22, 2009
Strong thunderstorms and heavy rainfall accompanied a strong cold front which swung through the region on October 22nd. The storm system which aided in the development of severe thunderstorms, was accompanied by the remnant moisture of Hurricane Rick which was a strong hurricane off the western coast of Mexico several days earlier. Isolated tornadoes were reported across portions of northwest Louisiana with the storms but excessive heavy rainfall was also reported across portions of northeast
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 197500). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Union County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.