Jun 17, 1997
The Iberville Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness reported several roadways in the parish were flooded, including Louisiana Highway 1, due to heavy rainfall of up to 7 inches in a few hours time. In addition, damage survey by the Red Cross indicated approximately 50 houses in the parish were flooded by several inches of water. Areas suffering flooding included the communities of Plaquemine, White Castle, Bayou Goula, and St. Gabriel.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5607003). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Iberville County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.