More major flooding expected this week in Deep South

"Road Closed" sign.

Water entering multiple structures in Lake Charles now. Do NOT leave your location unless water is threatening your life. 📸 from Alamo St. in Lake Charles from Emily Stelly. #lawx pic.twitter.com/w41OY1GO9t

— Zack Fradella (@ZackFradellaWx) May 17, 2021

Heavy rain from slow-moving thunderstorms Monday virtually drowned parts of the Deep South. Lake Charles, Louisiana, was hit the hardest.

The city’s regional airport received a daily record 12.49 inches of rain, smashing the old May 17 record...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/more-major-flooding-expected-this-week-in-deep-south