Storm Surge/Tide — Lower Vermilion Parish, Louisiana

2024-06-19 to 2024-06-20 · Lower Vermilion Parish, Louisiana

Event narrative

Tide levels along the coast of Vermilion Parish exceeded 2 feet MHHW during 2 high tide cycles. The highest value recorded at Fresh Water Lock was 2.91 feet above MHHW during the late morning of the 19th.

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 1197116. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.