Monster 24.5 Inch Rainfall Total Recorded Near Simmesport Louisiana as Flooding and Washed-Out Roads Hit the Gulf Coast and Lower Mississippi Valley
LOUISIANA/SOUTH ALABAMA — Radar rainfall estimates over the past few days are revealing staggering totals stretching from Louisiana into South Alabama, with one area near Simmesport, Louisiana, about 52 miles north of Baton Rouge, picking up an estimated two feet of rain. The extraordinary totals serve as a powerful reminder that even a weak tropical system can create serious impacts, and many areas across the region are now dealing with flooding, washed-out roads, and water entering homes.
24.5 Inches Recorded Near Simmesport in Central Louisiana
The First Alert Weather 24-hour rainfall totals map shows an extreme rainfall core centered near Simmesport, with an estimated 24.5 inches of rain, among the highest totals from this event. Surrounding communities including Cottonport, Marksville, Bunkie, and Mansura all fall within the deep purple shading indicating extreme rainfall accumulation, with nearby totals of 9.5 inches near Smithland and 7.9 inches near Morrow.
This level of rainfall in such a compressed area has overwhelmed local drainage and waterway capacity, leading directly to the flooding, washed-out roads, and homes taking on water being reported across the region.
South Mississippi and Alabama Also Seeing Extreme Totals
The rainfall extended well beyond Louisiana, with South Mississippi and South Alabama also recording significant totals over the past 24 hours. Areas near Bogalusa and Brookhaven recorded 8.9 and 12.3 inches respectively, while the Mobile, Gulfport, and Pensacola corridor saw totals of 6.6 to 8.6 inches.
Further north, communities including Carthage, Newton, and Meridian in Mississippi recorded totals in the 3.2 to 5.8 inch range, reflecting the broad reach of this rainfall event across multiple states.
Flooding Impacts Continue Across the Gulf Coast and Lower Mississippi Valley
With rainfall totals reaching nearly two feet in some locations, ongoing flooding remains a serious concern across the affected region. Residents in low-lying areas should continue avoiding flooded roadways and monitor local emergency alerts as recovery efforts continue across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.
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