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Coastal Flood — East Cameron, LA

May 21, 2019

A cold front moved into the region and stalled on the 19th. Multiple short waves moved across the region during the time causing severe weather and tornadoes. A strong area of low pressure developed on the boundary by the 21st causing coastal flooding before the front finally pushed deeper into the gulf.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 829934). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for East Cameron, LA

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