The Amite River at Denham Springs got to 46.20 feet, beating the previous record in 1983 by almost five feet. Support has been provided from international partners throughout the European Union, to include Germany, Italy, and Sweden; across the Federal Government to include but not limited to FEMA, USGS, NOAAand the State Department; Academia to include the University of Maryland, The University of Colorado, and the University of Texas; and state and local Emergency Management Agencies. These slides summarize the results. Very scary for the people who were made homeless in Albuferia.
Results for today show flooding along Mississippi (although protected by levees, etc.) Aerial of severe flooding in the Watson area in Livingston Parish on Sunday August 14, 2016.Boats make their way up a flooded O'Neal Lane just north of I-12 during severe flooding in East Baton Rouge Parish on Sunday August 14, 2016.Downtown Denham Springs is one of several sections of Livingston Parish which flooded in August 2016.A canoe moves through Lake Crest as flood water fills McKinley High's football and baseball fields on Saturday, August 13, 2016.A Baton Rouge police vehicle makes waves on Catalina Street in Monticello subdivision as flood waters rise.A man floats belongings down Old Hammond Highway near Flannery Road using an ice chest, during flooding, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016.Eric Waxley, center, is pulled to safety by Carol Richard, left, after the boat Waxley and wife Robin Waxley, background, were using to help rescue got in trouble in swift water near the Country Roads subdivision in Central, off Central Thruway and Frenchtown Road, Sat., Aug. 13, 2016 during flooding near the confluence of the Comite and Amite Rivers.Aerial of severe flooding in the Watson area in Livingston Parish on Sunday August 14, 2016.Boats make their way up a flooded O'Neal Lane just north of I-12 during severe flooding in East Baton Rouge Parish on Sunday August 14, 2016.Downtown Denham Springs is one of several sections of Livingston Parish which flooded in August 2016.A canoe moves through Lake Crest as flood water fills McKinley High's football and baseball fields on Saturday, August 13, 2016.A Baton Rouge police vehicle makes waves on Catalina Street in Monticello subdivision as flood waters rise.A man floats belongings down Old Hammond Highway near Flannery Road using an ice chest, during flooding, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016.Eric Waxley, center, is pulled to safety by Carol Richard, left, after the boat Waxley and wife Robin Waxley, background, were using to help rescue got in trouble in swift water near the Country Roads subdivision in Central, off Central Thruway and Frenchtown Road, Sat., Aug. 13, 2016 during flooding near the confluence of the Comite and Amite Rivers.In August 2016, historic floods devastated parts of south Louisiana after a slow-moving system dumped more than 20 inches of rain in parts of East Baton Rouge and nearby parishes in a three-day span. The square is now largely clear of mud and rocks. The flooding was some of the worst ever in the state, resulting in a state of emergency.
The Baltum is right in the middle of the flooded area.
Answer 1 of 63: Wow, just seen the news about the floods. I'm due to fly out on Saturday.
Tens of thousands of people were evacuated from their homes in the wake of this unprecedented event.
A high of 26 degrees Celsius is predicted for the Friday, with thermometers set to remain in their mid-20s for most days from this Thursday onwards.So sad was there only a few weeks ago the people must rebuild and go on no blame just climate change all over world.mad weather, was over there in august ,had great time, feel sorry for the locals, tourists too ,holidays ruined.it will take time , but they will get it back together,,OBRIGADO,,I'm from Ireland love the algarve espically the old town love it's people and friendly ways.so sorry to see what happened hope you all can gain the strength to get over this and rebuild your beautiful old town.. Have been there last 9 years and looking forward to my next visit ...my thoughts and prayers with you all xxxDo not blame anyone, it is freak weather., just all get busy and clean it up as best you can, and very good luck to all you lovely people in Algarve.Was really hoping he would be found alive feel sorry for his family .I have just spoken to my daughter, who is in Portugal this week, and she walked down into Albufeira today to find that it was a disaster zone.
Throughout the course of August 12 (UTC) GPM captured the internal structure of the storm twice and GPM IMERG measured the rainfall accumulation on the ground.
According to the Albufeira Town Hall, the exact number of people who will be provided alternative accommodation overnight had not yet been ascertained on Sunday evening, with the city particularly hard hit by the heavy rains which fell between 10am and 3pm.The Town Hall said it was doing “everything in its power to come to the aid of those affected.”In the meantime, civil protection authorities said the situation, which had “not yet been normalised”, was slowly improving due to the heavy rains subsiding and the tide moving out.The flooding saw rescue workers having to evacuate numerous people who had been trapped.Rescue services were stationed throughout the Algarve, following the issuing of a red alert during the early hours of the morning, and were called into action across the region throughout Sunday following calls for help.The weather advisory in the Algarve was reduced from red to orange at 3pm on Sunday.Roads were closed on Sunday in several towns and cities in the Algarve, including Loulé, Albufeira, Lagoa, Silves and Portimão.Rail passengers were also left to wait several hours to board regional trains, while passengers at Faro Airport were arriving and departing with delays of around two hours, while there were unconfirmed reports of flights being diverted to Seville and Lisbon.Shopkeepers in Albufeira have blamed incompetent town planning for the floods, while civil protection authorities were criticised for not increasing the weather advisory from red to blue when it became apparent the region was set to be barraged by heavy rainfall in a short space of time.Rain is forecast to fall at least until Wednesday, before clearing.