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The Atlantic on 2016-08-16 19:54

Historic Louisiana Flooding Affects Tens of Thousands

Over the weekend, a slow-moving storm pulled massive amounts of moisture inland from the Gulf of Mexico, dumping nearly two feet of water on Louisiana.

John Bel Edwards

National Guard

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