Hurricane Delta (2020)
| Landfall | Oct. 9, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Where | Creole, Louisiana |
| Strength at landfall | Category 2, about 100 mph sustained winds |
Delta hit southwest Louisiana just six weeks after Laura, only about a dozen miles from Laura's landfall point.
What happened
- Rain and wind piled more damage onto Lake Charles homes still tarped from Laura.
Lessons for the next storm
Storm surge and flooding rain, not just wind, cause most of the damage and deaths in storms like Delta. Know your evacuation zone before the season, and leave when officials tell you to. See our hurricane prep guide and what the categories really mean.
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