Sep 2, 2011
The circulation around Tropical Storm Lee affected southeast Louisiana from late on September 2nd through September 4 with primarily onshore southeast and south wind flow. Tropical Storm Lee eventually weakened over inland areas later on September 4th and existed the region on September 5th. The slow forward speed and broad circulation caused above normal tides along the southeast Louisiana and south Mississippi coast and tidal Lakes of Pontchartrain and Maurepas. Tides were generally 2 to 5 fee
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 348269). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Lower Jefferson County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.