Dense Fog — St. Charles, Louisiana

1999-01-14 · St. Charles, Louisiana

Event narrative

Dense fog reduced visibility and contributed to 23 separate collisions involving a total of 90 vehicles on the Interstate Highway 10 bridge near the Bonnet Carre Spillway. No serious injuries or fatalities occurred; however, 30 people were treated on the scene and 17 at area hospitals.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5681160. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.