Avoyelles Parish

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Volunteers from Samaritan's Purse are assisting residents in Avoyelles Parish as they recover from the damage caused by Tropical Storm Arthur in central Louisiana.

2 Sisters’ Salsa in Plaucheville, Louisiana, is opening its parking lot to the Red Cross for flood relief and as a temporary polling site after heavy rains from Tropical Storm Arthur caused flooding in Avoyelles Parish. The business avoided major damage and is supporting community recovery efforts.

Gov. Jeff Landry is distributing disaster relief supplies in Avoyelles Parish following historic flooding from Tropical Storm Arthur. He will hold a press conference at 11 a.m. to update the public, and additional relief sites are operational in Moreauville and Simmesport. A state of emergency was declared for six parishes to support recovery efforts.

The American Red Cross Louisiana Region is providing disaster relief in central and southeastern Louisiana due to severe weather, including heavy rain and tornadoes from Post-Tropical Cyclone Arthur. Shelters in Avoyelles and St. Landry Parishes are offering shelter, meals, and supplies to affected families, with calls for donations and volunteers to support ongoing efforts.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, along with Louisiana State Police and local first responders, rescued 74 people and six pets from floodwaters in Avoyelles Parish caused by Tropical Storm Arthur. Agents used trucks, boats, and specialized equipment to reach residents and ensure their safety.

Residents in Mansura, Louisiana, displaced by recent flooding are receiving shelter and support at the American Red Cross-operated Cochon de Lait Center. The Red Cross, along with community members like Logan Lemoine, is providing meals, temporary housing, and donations, while directing aid to partner organizations like Life Point Church.

Avoyelles Parish in Louisiana is experiencing severe flooding after heavy rainfall, with homes and roads submerged. Local officials cut a ramp to drain water, but areas like Plaucheville remain heavily affected. Resident Avery Moses, whose home requires a boat to access, expressed frustration over the lack of flood insurance and delayed drainage.

St. Landry Parish Government announced a voluntary evacuation for residents north of Highway 10 due to flooding risks from heavy rainfall in Avoyelles Parish. Residents are advised to seek shelter at a Red Cross facility in Opelousas as water drains into the Atchafalaya River.

Parts of the Gulf Coast, including Louisiana and Mississippi, are experiencing severe flooding from record-breaking rainfall, leading to evacuations, water rescues, and at least three deaths. Flash flood emergencies persist, with over 2 feet of rain reported in some areas and infrastructure damage, though officials report no injuries in recent incidents.

Governor Jeff Landry will visit Avoyelles Parish to meet with local officials following Tropical Storm Arthur. The event will be live in Mansura starting at 2 p.m.

Tropical Storm Arthur's remnants caused catastrophic flooding across the Deep South, with record-breaking rainfall rates triggering flash floods, road overflows, and home inundations from Louisiana to Alabama. Over 200 homes were flooded in Avoyelles Parish, and a Louisiana rain gauge recorded 23.35 inches of rain in 24 hours, potentially setting a state record. High winds and tornadoes further exacerbated damage across Georgia and the Gulf Coast.

Tropical Storm Arthur's remnants caused severe flooding and damage in Louisiana and Mississippi, with over 2 feet of rain in 48 hours and confirmed tornadoes in central Louisiana and near New Orleans. A worker in Mississippi died during storm cleanup, and evacuations were ordered near a dam due to rising water concerns.

Tropical Storm Arthur's remnants caused severe flooding and tornadoes in Louisiana and Mississippi, with over 2 feet of rain in 48 hours and multiple confirmed tornadoes. The Midwest also faced destructive storms, leaving thousands without power and causing structural damage. A worker in Mississippi died during storm cleanup, and evacuations were ordered near the Anchor Lake dam due to flood risks.