The Sulphur area is catching up fast on rainfall after several severe storms blew through the area in the last two weeks.
A storm system last Tuesday, June 23 dumped nearly four inches of rain in a span of just several hours, forcing several water rescues from stranded motorists and flooding in the low-lying areas of the community.
There were no reports of injuries related to the slowing moving system.
All total, Sulphur has received 22.94 inches of rain since the first of year, with 5.23 inches coming in the last 10 days.
Last year, the area received about 45 inches of rain.
Going forward, heat will be the primary concern through this week with afternoon highs in the 90’s along with humidity that will make it feel even hotter, according to the National Weather Service.
