Louisiana
Heavy rains and flooding are the primary problem associated with tropical cyclones across the Pelican State. Recent examples of flooding across the state from tropical cyclones include Tropical Storm Allison in 2001, Tropical Storm Frances in 1998, Tropical Storm Allison in 1989, and Tropical Storm Claudette in 1979. Three of the four systems stalled across eastern Texas, prolonging the rainfall which occurred over Louisiana. If it were not for the intermittent invasions from tropical cyclones, rainfall during the months of August, September, and October would average about 25% less than it currently does.
| Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Louisiana |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref | ||
| Rank | mm | in | |||
| 1 | 952.2 | 37.5 | Unnamed 1940 | Miller Island | |
| 2 | 760.0 | 29.92 | Allison 2001 | Thibodaux | |
| 3 | 652.0 | 25.67 | Allison 1989 | Winnfield | |
| 4 | 535.9 | 22.39 | Frances 1998 | Terrytown | |
| 5 | 541.0 | 21.3 | Unnamed 1933 | Logansport | |
| 6 | 533.4 | 21.00 | Gustav 2008 | Larto Lake | |
| 7 | 497.8 | 19.6 | Hurricane Three 1908 | Franklin | |
| 8 | 482.6 | 19.0 | Hurricane Six 1943 | Morgan City | |
| 9 | 464.8 | 18.30 | Cindy 1963 | Vinton | |
| 10 | 457.2 | 18.00 | Matthew 2004 | Haynesville 6 S | |
Read more about this topic: List Of Wettest Tropical Cyclones In The United States
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