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Remnants from Tropical Storm Arthur drench Gulf states, flooding homes and forcing evacuations
The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur battered parts of the southeastern United States with drenching rains and strong wind on Thursday, tearing through buildings, flooding homes and launching water rescues along the Gulf Coast.
TL;DR
- Tropical Storm Arthur's remnants brought drenching rains and strong winds to Louisiana and Mississippi.
- Over 2 feet of rain fell in 48 hours in one Louisiana parish, flooding at least 200 homes.
- Life-threatening floods in Mississippi trapped people, leading to water rescues and washed-away vehicles.
- A worker was killed during storm cleanup operations in Mississippi.
- Homes near the Anchor Lake dam in Mississippi were evacuated due to concerns about rising waters.
- Several tornadoes were confirmed in Louisiana, causing damage and hospitalizing two people.
- Residents described sudden and severe flooding, with some experiencing "catastrophic rain" and intense thunder and lightning.