A spring storm, filled with moisture, is currently drenching several Gulf Coast states with heavy rainfall. One particular city may even experience up to 10 inches of rain before the storm finally departs the region.
The rain started on Monday, and by Wednesday morning, additional storms will sweep through the region, bringing with them intense rainfall and severe weather conditions, including numerous and powerful tornadoes. The states most vulnerable to these hazards are Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida. In anticipation of the storms, a flood watch and flood warning have been issued for certain areas in southern Arkansas.
Louisiana has already experienced heavy rainfall, with several inches already falling and more expected to come.
The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Shreveport, Louisiana, posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday morning, stating that there is a possibility of severe weather persisting throughout the day today and into Wednesday.
According to NWS meteorologist Armani Cassel, the storm is currently generating multiple rounds of rainfall. Cassel emphasizes that this storm is a multi-hazard event, as it poses various severe weather threats to the region, such as damaging winds, potential tornadoes, and hail.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has expressed concern over flooding in multiple states. A flood watch has been issued for Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida. Additionally, flood warnings have been issued in various states.
On Tuesday afternoon, the National Weather Service office in Shreveport issued a flood warning for certain areas.
The office reported that flooding in urban areas and small streams persists due to heavy rainfall.
The highest risk for floods, including Cass, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Marion, Panola, Rusk, and Smith counties, was observed in Northeast Texas, which falls within the Shreveport forecast region.
The warning stated that rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone areas are currently experiencing or will soon experience flooding. It further mentioned that streams are still rising due to excessive runoff from previous rainfall. As a result, low-water crossings are now filled with water and may be impassable.
Cassel noted that although there has been a lot of rain, it is not unusual for this time of year in the region.
