Louisiana flash floods leave at least three dead as Mississippi faces deluge

• Thousands of Mississippi residents could see homes flooded, officials say
• Arkansas, Tennessee and Alabama also affected: 'It all came so sudden'

Residents in Louisiana and Mississippi are taking stock of damage Saturday after a massive deluge of rain submerged roads and cars, washed out bridges and forced residents to flee homes.

The rain and flooding is part of a weather system that has affected Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee and Alabama. At least three people have died in Louisiana alone.