Mar 21, 2012
A vigorous upper level trough closed off across the Southwest United States leading up to the outbreak of severe storms and flash flooding across Northwest Louisiana during the late morning hours of March 20th and continuing into the morning hours of March 21st. While instability was not much of a factor for this event, shear was extensive throughout the atmosphere, especially in the lower levels. As a result, tornadoes developed in the large rain area that encompassed much of Northern Louisia
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 362045). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Natchitoches County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.