Signs Warning of Flood Areas are common in Southwest Louisiana (photo via KPLC)
Yesterday if you remained dry you were lucky, most of us wanted to build an Ark because it felt like we would be washed away! I had a new listing appointment in Moss Bluff at 4:30 pm and it was raining so hard on the Interstate I could hardly see the road. Earlier in the day I had already "backwashed" our swimming pool 3 times throughout the day because the water had gone to the top!!
Throughout the night Calcasieu parish continued to get bursts of heavy downpours. This morning it is clear but along with the break in the weather come the news stories of stranded vehicles and flooded roads. I have already received a text message from a new homeowner who closed on a home a few weeks ago that said "I guess we should have asked them to replace the roof".....
When searching for a Lake Charles home, it is important to pay attention to the flood zones and the condition of the roof. With the heavy rainstorms that do occur the property cannot always absorb the water when accumulated in a short amount of time. Flash flooding can occur and Drainage ditches at the street can fill up quickly along with bodies of water that may surround the area.
photo via KPLC
The forecast today predicts 40% chance of more rain I have already had to backwash the pool again this morning which filled overnight with the accumulation of rainwater!
Flood zones overlap and run throughout Southwest Louisiana and the Lake Charles area. Most Lake Charles residents have flood insurance even if they do not live in a flood zone just because our elevations are low.
Last night's severe rainstorms brings up an important issue concerning National Food Insurance. There is currently a petition to have Senators address the NFIP in the 1st Session of Congress.
Flood insurance is a fact of life here in Southwest Louisiana. This petition is to keep flood insurance AFFORDABLE not only in Louisiana, but nationally. Otherwise, flood insurance premiums regardless of flood zone will see a 100% increase over the next 4 years.
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