Waterspout — Lake Ponchartrain and Lake Maurepas, Gulf of Mexico

2025-07-14 · near Swbno Pump Station Little Woods - Weatherstem, Lake Ponchartrain and Lake Maurepas, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

Picture on social media showed one waterspout and one funnel along the Rigolets.

Wider weather episode

A waterspout and a funnel cloud were observed along the Rigolets on July 14, 2025. The event was captured in a social media photo and confirmed by reports from the area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1286917. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.