Jun 17, 1997
Thunderstorms dumped between eight and twelve inches of rain across Franklin in three hours, resulting in severe damage to ten homes and one hotel/restaurant. The Yokley Canal was out of its banks near LA Highway 182. Water rose to two to three feet in some homes. Other cities hit with flood problems included Centerville, Morgan City, Bayou Vista, and Berwick.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5607759). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in St. Mary County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.