On the recordSeptember 8, 2016
To put the truly historic nature of this flood into perspective, south Louisiana received more rain in 48 hours than the Mississippi River discharges into the Gulf of Mexico in 18 days.
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Edwards highlights the unprecedented rainfall and flooding in Louisiana.
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