Storm Surge/Tide — West Cameron, Louisiana

2024-06-19 to 2024-06-20 · West Cameron, Louisiana

Event narrative

Tide levels along the coast of Cameron Parish exceeded 2 feet MHHW during 2 high tide cycles. The highest value recorded at CAPL1 was 2.54 feet above MHHW during the late morning of the 19th. Minor flooding occurred on Highway 82 east and west of Holly Beach and north of the Kelso Bayou Bridge in Hackberry on Highway 27.

Wider weather episode

Tropical Storm Alberto moved across the western gulf and into Northeast Mexico. The large wind field of the disorganized system pushed water levels into minor flood along the coast of Southeast Texas and South Louisiana.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1197110. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.