Excessive Rain due to Hurricane Ike

The remnants from Hurricane Ike came through the region Saturday evening, Sept 13, 2008. Rain amounts in La Russell were 3". The photograph was taken at 4:15 pm, Sunday, Sept 14, 2008, the water gage indicated 5.31'. Notice at this level, the water is over the north bank, and approaching the south bank.

There were other rainfall amounts reported in the region, ranging from 4"-6". The USGS water depth gauge went from 1.97' at 12:00am on Sept 14 to a high point of 6.95' on Sept 15 at 6:30am.