Reflection on the Great Flood of 2016: A Decade Later
On August 13, 2016, unprecedented rainfall led to severe flooding in Louisiana, particularly affecting the Capital Area. The flood, described as a 1-in-1,000-year event, resulted in the deaths of more than a dozen people and left tens of thousands of homes and businesses submerged. This natural disaster was the most significant in the United States since Hurricane Sandy in 2012. A decade later, the impact of the flood is still felt in the region, as communities continue to recover and adapt to the changes brought by the disaster. 
