Tropical Storm Barry Could Severely Flood Louisiana While it remains to be seen if <br />Barry will become a hurricane, <br />torrential flooding is expected. Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards <br />and President Trump have declared <br />a state of emergency. John Bel Edwards, via news conference According to CNN, up to 15 inches of rain <br />could hit areas of Louisiana that have <br />recently dealt with heavy downpours. Barry could also raise water levels in the Mississippi River, which are very high. Besides Louisiana, parts of Mississippi <br />and Alabama are at risk of flooding <br />from Barry's impact. CNN adds that over 10 million people could potentially be at risk from the <br />storm's current path.
