Flood threat continues across Gulf Coast after remnants of Arthur

Residents across parts of Mississippi, Louisiana and the Gulf Coast continue to deal with dangerous flooding and severe weather linked to the remnants of former Tropical Storm Arthur.

(CNN)- Residents across parts of Mississippi, Louisiana and the Gulf Coast continue to deal with dangerous flooding and severe weather linked to the remnants of former Tropical Storm Arthur.

In southeast Mississippi, residents were allowed to return home Thursday after officials lifted an evacuation order prompted by concerns that a dam could fail amid rising water levels. Authorities ultimately determined they had “high confidence” the dam would hold, allowing nearby residents to return.

“I live across the street. It’s definitely not something somebody would want to live in here and have to worry about for sure,” one resident said.

The dam concerns came as communities across the region faced a significant flood threat from Arthur’s remnants.

On Thursday, the Weather Prediction Center issued a rare Level 4 of 4 high-risk warning for excessive rainfall across portions of four states. The storms also brought damaging winds that toppled trees and overturned vehicles, including a tractor-trailer.Strong winds produced a waterspout that was caught on camera during a live television broadcast along the Gulf Coast. Arthur’s remnants also spawned multiple tornadoes across the region.

One tornado carved a path of destruction through Avondale, Louisiana, damaging homes and businesses. Emergency crews continued assessing damage while residents worked to clean up and recover.Forecasters warn flooding concerns could continue as rivers remain elevated and additional rainfall moves through parts of the South.