SOUTHERN EASTERN U.S. - A slow-moving storm system has caused massive flooding throughout the central Gulf of Mexico coast this past weekend. Rain levels over the past few days have reached over 30 inches in some parts of Louisiana.

The heavy rains sent local rivers to the flood stage, breaking records in some cases. Reportedly, record crest levels were surpassed on the Amite, Comite, and Tickfaw rivers just east of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

From August 10 through 13, AccuWeather has tracked the following rainfall totals:

• Baton Rouge, LA: 19.24
• New Iberia, LA: 18.76
• Lafayette, LA: 20.91
• Monticello, LA: 26.26
• Denham Springs, LA: 27.45
• Brownfields, LA: 27.47
• Jackson, LA: 21.56
• Watson, LA: 31.39

While there were a few submerged highways over the past weekend, it doesn’t seem like fresh produce transportation will be affected in a meaningful way. I spoke with Kenny Lund, V.P. of Operations for Allen Lund Company, who was optimistic about the region's ability to handle the opposition.

"The people working in the region know how to handle these conditions, and they have good contingency plans in place," Kenny tells me. "The professionalism of these offices will make sure these goods get to where they need to be."

Over the next few days, the threat of flash flooding will expand to parts of Texas and Arkansas through Tuesday. According to AccuWeather, the heaviest downpours will be focused from central and coastal Texas, and western Louisiana to southern and eastern Arkansas.

AndNowUKnow will continue to track this storm as it effects the fresh produce supply chain.