Flooding in Parts of Southern, Central U.S.
16 May 2008 11:56:42 GMT
More than 8 inches of rain fell in the Baton Rouge area, with lesser, but significant amounts, in other areas in Louisiana and Mississippi causing flooding of low areas and small streams, as well as a few rivers. Numerous roads were flooded, with many closed. A number of residential areas in Sharkey and Washington Counties in Mississippi were flooded. Urban and small stream flooding affected parts of Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio. Moderate flooding continues at locations on the middle Mississippi River from Illinois City, IL, to Cape Girardeau, MO, with major flooding at Burlington, IA. A Flood Watch is in effect in New Mexico. As a result of snowmelt, Flood Watches are in effect in Idaho and adjacent areas in Washington and Montana, as temperatures are expected to soar into the 80s and lower 90's. Details...