Jun 7, 2001
Outer rainbands on the eastern periphery of the circulation of Tropical Storm Allison which moved slowly across southeast Texas affected southeast Louisiana beginning late on June 5th, producing heavy rainfall over much of southeast Louisiana. The areas from Baton Rouge extending south to Thidadaux were particularly hard hit on June 6th and June 7th. By early June 8th, many location had received 10 to 18 inches of rain. Periods of torrential rain overwhelmed local drainage and created severe po
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5256442). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in West Baton Rouge County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.