Flood — Jefferson Davis, Louisiana
August 14, 2016 · NOAA Storm Events record
Direct deaths
0
Direct injuries
0
Property damage
$50.0M
Area
Jefferson Davis
Event narrative (NOAA)
The flood wave moved down the Mermentau River causing a crest of 10.8 feet at Lake Arthur and at the town of Mermentau. The flood stage is 4 feet, and this was the 5th highest recorded crest at Mermentau. Many roads and structures were flooded or remained flooded along the river into late in the month.
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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.