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GLIDE Record
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Event:
FL Flood
Number:
2021-000223
Country:
USA United States
Location:
Louisiana
Date (YMD):
2021-5-17
Time:
Duration:
2
Magnitude:
Information Source:
https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/billions/events/US/2021?disasters[]=all-disasters (NOAA NCEI)
Comments:
Torrential rainfall from thunderstorms across Louisiana and coastal Texas caused widespread flooding and resulted in hundreds of water rescues. Baton Rouge and Lake Charles experienced flood damage to thousands of homes, vehicles and businesses, as more than 12 inches of rain fell. Lake Charles also continues to recover from the widespread damage caused by Hurricanes Laura and Delta less than 9 months before this flood event. US$1.5b
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