NBC report details Tropical Storm Arthur flooding, rescues and dam risk in MS and LA
The segment covers catastrophic flooding from the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur in southern Mississippi and Louisiana. It shows boat rescues of residents and pets from submerged homes and trailers in Mississippi, aerial views of flooded cars and homes, and evacuations ordered in Picayune. In Louisiana, it notes over 180 flooded homes, a boat rescue near New Orleans and an alligator swimming in a flooded street. Reporter Priscilla Thompson reports live from Mississippi on rising waters and the Anchor Lake Dam failure risk about 15 minutes north, urging evacuations.
▶ Source: NBC News