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Hurricane (Typhoon) — St. James, Louisiana

August 29, 2021 · NOAA Storm Events record

Direct deaths
1
Direct injuries
0
Property damage
$250.0M
Area
St. James

Event narrative (NOAA)

Widespread wind damage occurred across the parish. Numerous trees and powerlines were downed. Most homes in the eastern half of the parish suffered at least minor to moderate roof or other damage, and some older homes and trailers were completely destroyed due to roofs or walls being sheared off. 48 parish buildings, including the parish emergency operations center and both water plants, suffered damage ranging from minor to severe. The majority of roads within the parish were left impassable due to downed trees, power lines and poles, or other debris. One man was killed when Ida���s winds caused his shed to collapse on him. 100% of the parish was left without power and the west bank of the parish was left without water service following the storm.

Other notable hurricane (typhoon) events in Louisiana

Orleans · August 28, 2005638 killedLower St. Bernard · August 28, 2005140 killedLower Jefferson · August 28, 200527 killedEast Baton Rouge · August 28, 20054 killedSt. Tammany · August 28, 20052 killedWashington · August 28, 20052 killed

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.

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