Event narrative (NOAA)
Heavy rainfall resulted in significant roadway flooding. Numerous roads were reported impassable or closed due to high water in the Gonzales area. According to sheriffs office report, a 56 year old man drowned in the community of Duplessis after slipping and falling in a parking lot and becoming trapped under his automobile. Water was estimated to be 12 to 18 inches deep. The incident occurred between 1000-1100CST. Flooding began mid-morning with the event time estimated. Approximately 13 homes, several businesses and government buildings had minor flooding. Flood reports were from various locations in the parish.
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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.