Dates Active: August 12 – 22, 2016
Areas Impacted: Southern Louisiana (Baton Rouge & surrounding parishes)
Estimated Damages: ≈ US $10–15 billion
Rainfall: > 20 inches in some areas; Amite River crested ~5 ft above record
The 2016 Louisiana flooding was one of the most destructive U.S. natural disasters in recent history, with nearly 7.1 trillion gallons of rain inundating the region. Entire neighborhoods were submerged, and thousands of residents were displaced. Many affected homeowners lacked flood insurance, compounding the financial and emotional toll of the disaster.
RSI’s Impact
Supported medical and evacuation operations in flooded parishes, aiding shelter management and coordination with state and local partners.