Astronomical Low Tide — Lower Vermilion Parish, Louisiana

2025-12-05 · Lower Vermilion Parish, Louisiana

Event narrative

The tide at Fresh Water Lock fell below -1 foot MLLW for multiple hours and bottomed out at -1.44 foot.

Wider weather episode

A coastal low moved across the northern gulf coast producing rain and thunderstorms. Minor flooding occurred in Lafayette. Strong north winds behind the front pushed tides below normal.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1305080. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.