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Heavy to Excessive Rainfall This Week from the Southwest into Central U.S.; Severe Weather in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact multiple areas in the Plains and Intermountain West. Isolated severe thunderstorm wind gusts and possibly a tornado or two could occur tonight from southern and eastern New Mexico into west Texas. Read More >

Hurricane Betsy
August 27-September 12, 1965

 

Betsy Storm Surge: Measured and High Water Marks Louisiana Map
Sources: Louisiana U.S. Weather Bureau Post Storm Surveys
U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Survey
Betsy Storm Surge: Measured and High Water Marks Louisiana Map