Apr 11, 1997
A cluster of severe thunderstorms moved northeast out of the Gulf of Mexico across portions of southeast Louisiana. A tornado touched down briefly at Galliano causing damage to one house and minor damage to 22 others. A metal roof of a building was blown off, and a 25 foot boat was capsized. South of Ponchatoula a tornado was spotted by motorists but no damage was reported. Wind damage to structures occurred in Labadieville, Boutte, and south of Franklinton. The remainder of the damage reported
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5598490). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Assumption County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.