Hurricane nate makes landfall louisiana #

Hurricane Nate made landfall in Louisiana on October 8, 2017, as a Category 2 hurricane. Here are some key facts about the storm:

Landfall: Hurricane Nate made landfall at around 6:30 am CDT near the mouth of the Mississippi River, near the town of Buras-Triumph, Louisiana.

Category: At the time of landfall, Nate was a Category 2 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 95 mph (153 km/h).

Storm surge: A storm surge of around 6-9 feet (1.8-2.7 meters) was reported in some areas, causing significant coastal flooding and erosion.

Rainfall: Heavy rainfall was reported across southeastern Louisiana, with totals ranging from 4-8 inches (10-20 cm) in some areas.

Damage: The storm caused significant damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure, particularly in the coastal areas of Louisiana. The total damage from the storm was estimated to be around $200 million.

Injuries and fatalities: Fortunately, there were no reported fatalities directly attributed to Hurricane Nate in Louisiana. However, there were several injuries reported, mostly due to fallen trees and power lines.

Power outages: The storm caused widespread power outages, with over 100,000 households losing electricity at the peak of the outage.

Evacuations: Mandatory evacuations were ordered for several coastal parishes in Louisiana, including Plaquemines, St. Bernard, and Jefferson.

Aftermath: In the aftermath of the storm, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards declared a state of emergency and deployed National Guard troops to assist with relief efforts. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) also provided support to affected areas.