Parishes in Louisiana with more precipitation over the past year than average

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- Precipitation over the past year: 51.8 inches
- Comparison to 1901-2000 average: 0.7 inches above average (#62 rainiest September-August period since 1895)
- Comparison to state's precipitation over past year: 3.2 inches above statewide average

#8. Red River Parish
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- Precipitation over the past year: 51.1 inches
- Comparison to 1901-2000 average: 1.2 inches above average (#59 rainiest September-August period since 1895)
- Comparison to state's precipitation over past year: 2.5 inches above statewide average

#7. De Soto Parish
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- Precipitation over the past year: 55.0 inches
- Comparison to 1901-2000 average: 2.3 inches above average (#48 rainiest September-August period since 1895)
- Comparison to state's precipitation over past year: 6.4 inches above statewide average

#6. Union Parish
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- Precipitation over the past year: 54.7 inches
- Comparison to 1901-2000 average: 2.5 inches above average (#54 rainiest September-August period since 1895)
- Comparison to state's precipitation over past year: 6.1 inches above statewide average

#5. Claiborne Parish
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- Precipitation over the past year: 54.9 inches
- Comparison to 1901-2000 average: 3.3 inches above average (#52 rainiest September-August period since 1895)
- Comparison to state's precipitation over past year: 6.3 inches above statewide average

#4. Sabine Parish
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- Precipitation over the past year: 54.8 inches
- Comparison to 1901-2000 average: 4.0 inches above average (#41 rainiest September-August period since 1895)
- Comparison to state's precipitation over past year: 6.2 inches above statewide average

#3. Webster Parish
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- Precipitation over the past year: 52.8 inches
- Comparison to 1901-2000 average: 4.4 inches above average (#42 rainiest September-August period since 1895)
- Comparison to state's precipitation over past year: 4.1 inches above statewide average

#2. Caddo Parish
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- Precipitation over the past year: 55.5 inches
- Comparison to 1901-2000 average: 5.9 inches above average (#37 rainiest September-August period since 1895)
- Comparison to state's precipitation over past year: 6.9 inches above statewide average

This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 44 states.

#1. Bossier Parish
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