HEAVY RAINS, SEVERE FLOODING CONTINUE TO PLAGUE GULF STATES
June 8, 2001 — Like an unwelcome guest who doesn't know when it's time to leave, the remnants of Tropical Storm Allison continue to linger over southeast Texas drawing more Gulf moisture into the flooded parishes of southern Louisiana. NOAA National Weather Service flood watches and warnings remain in effect for rivers and streams throughout the area. (Click NOAA satellite image for larger view.) Significant rainfall amounts ranging from eight to 20 inches have been recorded throughout the southern Louisiana parishes. Louisiana Governor Mike Foster has declared a state of emergency in 15 parishes suffering from widespread flooding. More than 500 homes have been damaged by flood waters. At least two fatalities have been attributed to the remnants of Allison. Strong winds downed a number of trees, one of which fell on a car killing a man near Zachary, La., and a woman was struck by lightning and killed in Gulfport, Miss. Rainfall accumulations in southern Mississippi ranged from two to nine inches. In southeast Texas, an estimated 3,500 homes and apartments were damaged by flood waters. Some areas between Houston/Galveston and Beaumont have seen as much as 25 inches of rain since Tuesday. Deep tropical moisture associated with the remnants of Allison will continue to plague southeast Texas, southern Louisiana and Mississippi—with more showers and thunderstorms expected over the weekend. Relevant Web Sites
National Weather Warnings
NOAA's Hydrometeorological Prediction Center — Get the latest excessive rainfall forecasts
NOAA's River Forecast Centers
NOAA's National Hurricane Center — Get the latest advisories here
NOAA Satellite Images — The latest satellite views
Colorized Satellite Images
NOAA 3-D Satellite Images
HURRICANE FORECASTERS EXPECT NORMAL ATLANTIC STORM ACTIVITY IN 2001
NOAA Says 5 to 7 Hurricanes Could Threaten
Atlantic Tropical Events 2001 — NOAA satellite imagery
Current Satellite Images, including Tropical Storms
NOAA’s “Hurricane Hunter” Aircraft
Hurricanes: Nature's Greatest Storms
Archived NOAA satellite imagery of historical events
Historic Hurricanes
Hurricane Basics
NOAA's Weather Page
Media Contact:
Ron Trumbla, NOAA's National Weather Service Southern Region, (817) 978-4613 ext. 140
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