Jul 1, 2003
Moderate to major flooding developed on the lower portion of the Tangipahoa River in southern Tangipahoa Parish, and the Bogue Falaya and Tchefuncte Rivers in St. Tammany Parish. The flooding was the result of heavy rain caused by Tropical Storm Bill. Most river crested late on July 1st. River flooding damaged some man-made structures and flooded and damaged some roadways. Other less severe flooding river flooding developed in Washington and Livingston Parishes. Dollar damage estimates are onl
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5336265). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Washington County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.