Fourth storm-related death confirmed after Tuesday downpour
There is a flash flood watch in effect for southeast Louisiana through Wednesday evening, with more rainfall predicted through Thursday.
Credit: Jeremy Burnham / The Advocate
Empty cars pile up near a flooded underpass on Bluebonnet Boulevard in Baton Rouge. Some parts of the city saw 13+ inches of rain, the National Weather Service said.
Author: Chris McCrory (WWL)
Updated: 11:46 AM CDT May 19, 2021
CALCASIEU PARISH, La. — Two additional storm-related deaths were confirmed Wednesday, bringing the total to four killed during a period of heavy rainfall and flooding through much of Tuesday morning.
The first of the new deaths, confirmed by the Calcasieu Parish coroner, is a 61-year-old man found in a submerged vehicle.