
Louisiana Flooding and Storms June 2026
The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur brought significant flooding, tornadoes, and severe weather to Louisiana beginning June 18, 2026, with the greatest impacts reported in Avoyelles Parish and St. Tammany Parish.
In Avoyelles Parish, more than 24 inches of rain caused historic flash flooding, resulting in widespread residential damage and numerous water rescues. As of June 21, GOHSEP verified 480 Individual Assistance assessments, including 1 destroyed, 60 major, 280 minor, and 42 affected homes, with additional assessments still underway.
In St. Tammany Parish, tornadoes, damaging winds, and flooding impacted the Slidell area, with 124 homes and businesses damaged, including 13 destroyed and 19 with major damage.
Coordination & Response
Serve Source is supporting communication, situational awareness, and resource development efforts alongside state and local leaders. Through its network of churches, nonprofits, and disaster response partners, Serve Source is helping connect needs, resources, and response efforts across impacted communities. Multiple partner response activities and available resources are shared below.
Current Estimated Impact
- 604+ homes and structures impacted
- 14 structures destroyed
- 79 structures with major damage
- 280 structures with minor damage in Avoyelles Parish
- 74 residents rescued
- 6 pets rescued
Serve Source is actively supporting coordination and resource development efforts.
🚨 Avoyelles Parish Flood Recovery Guide - Updated June 27, 2026 at 1PM 🚨
This guide explains the next steps and recovery resources available to Avoyelles Parish residents affected by the June 2026 flooding. Help, hours, supplies, and meal schedules may change as recovery continues.
If you are in immediate danger or have a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Avoyelles Parish experiences catastrophic flooding
KSLA News 12
Historic flooding overwhelms Avoyelles Parish
KLFY News 10 updates from Avoyelles Parish.








Explore organizations serving in response to this disaster. The map and list show the same filtered response activity, including locations, services, dates, and links to learn more. Services and volunteer opportunities may change, so please contact each organization directly to confirm current availability.

God's Pit Crew
God's Pit Crew is supporting relief efforts in Moreauville, Louisiana by sending a semi truck of relief supplies and working directly with partners who are boots on the ground. See website for support and volunteer details.

Hope Force International
Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, is underwater after a once-in-a-thousand-year flood. Hundreds of homes are currently sitting in 3-5 feet of water in this community that is not used to flooding, and is not equipped to recover on its own. Hope Force is on the ground assessing and connecting with partners for an active disaster response starting on 24th. Volunteers can learn more about ways to serve on the Hope Force International website. See website for support and volunteer details.

Love Acadiana
The Love Acadiana team is supporting relief efforts by coordinating connections and deploying equipment through local partners who are directly supporting families mucking out their homes. We are also mobilizing volunteers through scheduled serve days, and working as a liaison between faith-based groups, local officials and partner relief organizations. See website for support and volunteer details.

Samaritan's Purse
Volunteers will assist homeowners affected by recent flooding and will help in Jesus' Name with content recovery, debris cleanup, and mudout. There will be opportunities for overnight and day volunteers. No skills are necessary prior to serving. Volunteers will be led and instructed by experienced team leads. See website for support and volunteer details.

Stormwise
Stormwise, out of Lafayette, Louisiana is assisting with coordination and working with locals to expedite the community’s recovery. See website for support and volunteer details.

Louisiana Baptist Disaster Relief
Louisiana Baptist Disaster Relief is taking requests for assistance for home Flood recovery in person at Life Point Community Church in Mansura, Louisiana as well as on the phone at 318-955-8235. You can also email: ladr.adm.1@gmail.com with requests for assistance as well. Please pray for those affected in the Avoyelles area as well as across the state of Louisiana. See website for support and volunteer details.

Texans on Mission
Texans on Mission Disaster Relief teams have deployed to Louisiana after Tropical Storm Arthur left behind widespread damage and impacted hundreds of homes. This is a developing situation as much of the area is still flooded. Many roads are closed and many homes cannot be reached for assessment due to flooding. A shower/laundry and electrical unit deployed this morning to help with initial recovery work. Texans on Mission flood recovery, feeding, chaplains, asset protection and an incident management team are on standby to serve in the area. They will deploy at a later date as waters continue to recede and the needs of the communities affected become known. Please pray for those impacted and for volunteers who will meet needs at this time. https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ-xfW_mjjg/ See website for support and volunteer details.

One Voice NOLA
We will be coordinating with God’s Pit Crew and Big Cane Baptist Church to provide meals, supplies and other assistance to those that have been impacted by this disaster. See website for support and volunteer details.

God's Pit Crew
God’s Pit Crew’s Immediate Response Team will be serving families impacted by recent flooding in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. Volunteers will provide practical assistance while sharing the love of Christ. Work may include muck-outs, debris removal, dehumidifier and fan setup, and mold remediation assistance. No previous disaster relief experience is necessary. Our experienced team provides the tools, training, meals, lodging, and support needed to serve safely and effectively. Volunteers must be at least 17 years old (with guardian) due to the nature of the work. Whether you can serve one day or the entire deployment, there is a place for you on the team. Work Dates: June 29 – July 6, 2026 See website for support and volunteer details.

Eight Days of Hope
Our Rapid Response team is humbled to respond to families in need in Avoyelles Parish, LA, from June 27 – July 11 following the recent devastating floods from Tropical Storm Arthur. We will be gutting homes with flood damage, sorting belongings, clearing debris from yards, and more. We are humbled to bring hope and help to these heartbroken families as they navigate the days ahead! See website for support and volunteer details.

One Voice NOLA
Located at Big Cain Baptist Church - We are working along side of God's Pit Crew in St, Landry Parrish providing muck outs and meals to the flood victims. See website for details and support information. See website for support and volunteer details.

Mercy Chefs
Our team is on the ground in Simmesport, Louisiana, providing hot meals to families impacted by severe flooding from Tropical Storm Arthur. Working alongside a local church and state partners, we’re helping meet immediate needs in rural communities where access to food and essential resources is limited. As neighbors continue the long road to recovery, we’re committed to standing with those affected. Your support makes this response possible. Please keep those impacted by the flooding in your prayers and follow Mercy Chefs on Facebook and Instagram (@MercyChefs) for more updates. See website for support and volunteer details.

Rebuilding HOPE
Rebuilding Hope is set up and serving the local community. For more information of how to support or serve visit our website. See website for support and volunteer details. See website for support and volunteer details.

Minuteman Disaster Response
Minuteman Disaster Response is set up and serving the local community. For more information of how to support or serve visit our website. See website for support and volunteer details.
5 Community Submitted Resources
The following resources were submitted by community members and are not responses by verified Serve Source partner organizations. Always use your own judgment.
Southern Baptist Disaster Relief
faith based nonprofit
Southern Baptist Disaster Relief is a Christian volunteer network dedicated to bringing practical assistance, hope, and healing to communities affected by natural disasters. Through the faithful service of its highly trained volunteers, the organisation provides flood recovery, debris removal, mass feeding, emotional and spiritual care, and long-term disaster recovery assistance, all offered free of charge to those in need. Guided by Christian compassion and a commitment to serving others, Southern Baptist Disaster Relief seeks to restore lives, strengthen communities, and offer comfort during times of crisis.
This information was submitted by the community, not by a Serve Source trusted partner organization.
Coordinated Operations for Recovery & Empowerment (C.O.R.E)
government agency
Beginning Monday, July 6, through Friday, July 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the LSU AgCenter in Mansura, the CORE Center will serve as a one-stop resource center where flood survivors can connect with state agencies, parish government, insurance representatives, faith-based organizations, DCFS, SNAP and Medicaid services, and request assistance with mucking and gutting their homes. FEMA will arrive Monday July 6, starting at noon until 4:00 p.m., and continue Tuesday, July 7, through Thursday, July 9, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
This information was submitted by the community, not by a Serve Source trusted partner organization.
American Red Cross
community nonprofit
The Red Cross is located at the Cochon De Lait Center assisting families affected by flooding and storm damage.
This information was submitted by the community, not by a Serve Source trusted partner organization.
Churches of Christ Disaster Relief
faith based nonprofit
The Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Inc., the Pineville Church of Christ, and United Way of Central Louisiana are in partnership to continue disaster relief efforts and provide free clean-up to local residents in Avoyelles. Beginning Monday, June 29, apply at one of the locations on the flyer and spread the word for other affected community members. For application forms, please pick up at the RV office on property of the former Y-Not Stop location in Simmesport from 8a - 5p Mondays - Saturdays starting on Monday, June 29. Forms are also available at the Simmesport Town (372 Mission Dr, Simmesport, LA from 7a - 4p Mondays - Thursdays and 7a - 12p on Fridays starting on Monday, June 29.
This information was submitted by the community, not by a Serve Source trusted partner organization.
Churches of Christ Disaster Relief
faith based nonprofit
The Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Inc., the Pineville Church of Christ, and United Way of Central Louisiana are in partnership to continue disaster relief efforts and provide free clean-up to local residents in Avoyelles. Beginning Monday, June 29, apply at one of the locations on the flyer and spread the word for other affected community members. For application forms, please pick up at the RV office on property of the former Y-Not Stop location in Simmesport from 8a - 5p Mondays - Saturdays starting on Monday, June 29. Forms are also available at the Simmesport Town (372 Mission Dr, Simmesport, LA from 7a - 4p Mondays - Thursdays and 7a - 12p on Fridays starting on Monday, June 29.
This information was submitted by the community, not by a Serve Source trusted partner organization.
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