Jan 10, 2013
A stalled frontal boundary along with multiple impulses aloft lead to an extended duration of rain, thunderstorms, and even a couple tornadoes. Massive flooding occurred along the Mermentau River where rainfall totals exceeded one foot at some locations during the event. Flood waters slowly drained over a couple of weeks.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 430068). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in St. Landry County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.