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Flash Flood — St. Mary, LA

Jun 6, 2001

Tropical Storm Allison caused minor problems along coastal sections of southwest Louisiana, but eventually resulted in catstrophic flood losses further inland. Wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph resulted in minor roof damage to less than ten homes along the coast in Cameron Parish between the evening of June 5th and the early morning hours of June 6th. A two foot storm surge resulted in minor beach erosion and portions of Highway 82 between Johnson Bayou and Holly Beach to go under water during high tid

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5255252). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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