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Flash Flood — Concordia, LA

Jan 29, 1999

Property Damage
$100K

Strong thunderstorms moved across northeast Louisiana causing flash flooding of creeks and low lying areas. Prolonged heavy rainfall over these Parishes caused flooding of numerous roads. Many roads had to be closed due to the flooding and several bridges were washed out. Water rose into several houses and businesses. Many schools and businesses had to be closed due to the flooding.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5682025). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Concordia, LA

This event is one of many recorded floods in Concordia County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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