Ascension storm history

The parish suffered widespread damage to trees, powerlines and homes due to Ida's strong winds. Numerous homes also suffered minor to moderate damage, mainly to roofs, carports and other fascia. A few homes were more severely damaged by falling trees, including one where a man wa…

Heavy rainfall resulted in significant roadway flooding. Numerous roads were reported impassable or closed due to high water in the Gonzales area. According to sheriffs office report, a 56 year old man drowned in the community of Duplessis after slipping and falling in a parking …

The parish suffered widespread tree damage with mostly minor to moderate damage to homes and other structures. A few homes suffered major damage due to falling trees. Several roads were blocked by downed trees or other debris. At the peak approximately 60% of the parish was witho…

As water from two days of heavy rain across Ascension Parish and upstream drained into the Amite River, record levels were recorded on the river. Due to the extremely high water levels on the river, water actually flowed back upstream along streams and bayous throughout Ascension…

Six to eight inches of rain falling on already saturated ground led to widespread flash flooding across Ascension Parish. Around 75 roads were closed due to high water at different points throughout the day and numerous homes suffered damage. As water drained into the Amite River…

Hurricane Gustav affected over 900 homes with 31 homes being destroyed, 66 receiving major damage, and 126 minor damage. Damage estimates were from preliminary American Red Cross surveys. Many businesses also received damage and numerous trees and utility poles were knocked down.…

Tree down on the road near Hwy 1 and Jules Dr in Donaldsonville. Time estimated by radar.

Law enforcement reported of powerlines down on George Rouyea road near Cannon road.

High water near Ascension Parish Rd and Old Jefferson Hwy. Multiple parking lots under water and a partially submerged vehicle.

Sheriffs Office reports a tree down near Bayou NW road and Oneil Road in Ascension Parish.

Sheriffs Office reports a tree down near Bayou NW road and Oneil Road in Ascension Parish.

Roof damage along River Rd/Hwy 942 in Darrow.

A CO-OP observer reported that Lee Street in Donaldsonville was completely covered with water and impassible.

Street flooding up to the upper part of the tires on a truck in the Belle Savanne subdivision in Geismar.

Photo via broadcast media of high water over Cypress Swamp Drive in the Moss Pointe area of Dutchtown.

The storm produced widespread rainfall totals of 3-4 inches across the parish, with higher totals of 5-7' in the far southern portion of the parish.

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree on LA Hwy 44 south of Gonzales. Time estimated by radar.

Emergency Management reported trees down near Tillotson and Lontz Road from thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree down on Merritt Evans Road near Prairieville. Time estimated by radar.

A tree fell down on a house on John Broussard Rd in Praireville.

A tree fell down on a house.

Out building at St. Amant High School football field damaged.

A photo showed quarter sized hail in Prairieville off Highway 73. Time estimated by radar.

Ping pong ball sized hail reported in Prairieville.

Quarter sized hail reported between Prairieville and Port Vincent.

A picture showed golfball sized hail near Prairieville High School. Time estimated by radar.

A photo showed various sized hail ranging from quarter to ping ball size. The largest stone was oddly shaped and estimated to be near 2 inches.

Tree down near Germany and Airline Road.

Tree damage, as well as damage to a metal building from downburst thunderstorm winds reported by media on Denham Road in Gonzalez. Time estimated from radar.

Multiple oak trees had limb damage near Hwy 405 and Cabereelo Road due to thunderstorm winds.

Local emergency manager reported metal roofing damage, a shed blown into a house, and shingles ripped off from thunderstorm winds.

Ascension SO reports trees down in Prairieville.

Ascension sheriff's office reports trees down in Gonzales.

Ascension sheriff's office reports trees down in St. Amant.

Ascension sheriff's office reports trees down in Sorrento.

The public reported street flooding on Norwood Road southwest of Port Vincent via social media.

Barricades were requested to put out on Joe Sevario Road due to significant street flooding.

Driver of car that stalled out in deep flood water had to be rescued on La Rochelle road east of highway 929. Significant street flooding occurred on many nearby streets.