Sep 11, 2024
Francine originated from a tropical wave that emerged off the West coast of Africa on August 28th. The wave traversed the tropical Atlantic Ocean with minimal organization, reaching the Leeward Islands by September 1st. The tropical wave reached the Yucat��n Peninsula by September 6th, emerged into the Bay of Campeche by September 7th, with a broad surface low pressure noted by September 8th. By daybreak on September 9th, an Air-Force reconnaissance aircraft found a closed surface circulati
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1217898). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Lower St. Martin County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.