Hurricane Francine (2024)
| Landfall | Sept. 11, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Where | Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana |
| Strength at landfall | Category 2, about 100 mph sustained winds |
Francine came ashore on the south-central Louisiana coast and moved over New Orleans as it weakened.
What happened
- Hundreds of thousands lost power across southeast Louisiana.
- Heavy rain and surge flooded low-lying areas around Houma and New Orleans.
Lessons for the next storm
Storm surge and flooding rain, not just wind, cause most of the damage and deaths in storms like Francine. 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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