Wow. I love us.
Reuters: ‘Unprecedented’ flooding slams U.S. Gulf Coast; at least three dead
Torrential rainfall along the U.S. Gulf Coast has caused “unprecedented” flooding in parts of Louisiana, Governor John Bel Edwards said on Saturday, while claiming at least three lives.
The National Weather Service issued flood watches for parts of southeastern Texas through Sunday evening and extended its flash flood warning further west in Louisiana until Sunday morning, according to NWS meteorologist Andrew Tingler.
Forecasters also maintained a flash flood watch and flood warnings for eastern regions of Louisiana, including the state capital of Baton Rouge, Tingler said.
More than 20 inches (51 cm) of rain had inundated parts of Louisiana by late Saturday, with another several inches expected on Sunday in some locations, he said.
“The heavy rainfall is not going to be as widespread as it has been over the last day or two,” said Tingler.
Edwards, who has declared a state of emergency in Louisiana, said on Saturday that emergency workers had to rescue more than 1,000 people from homes, cars and trees as rivers in the southern part of the state spilled over.
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Where is Obama on this flooding disaster in Louisiana? Any comments or support? Maybe he is too busy playing golf?
Maybe I missed his press conference? Right, the Palace Guard is in Martha’s Vineyard.
True jmm – I’ve heard nothing from the Jerk on this! Anyway, great video here; so glad those people were there in time to help that woman & her dog!