Storm Surge/Tide — East Cameron, Louisiana

2024-06-19 to 2024-06-20 · East 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 in Cameron.

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 1197112. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.