Hurricane (Typhoon) — Lower St. Martin, Louisiana

2005-08-29 · Lower St. Martin, Louisiana

Wider weather episode

St. Martin and St. Mary Parishes were on the outer fringes of Hurricane Katrina. Wind gusts in the 50 to 60 mph range blew many trees down across the region. Around 30 percent of St. Mary Parish lost power. Minor flooding occurred around Stephensville when the water pumps failed.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5469790. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.