During the early morning hours of August 27, Hurricane Laura made landfall on the Texas-Louisiana border as a Category 4 system — the strongest storm to hit the area in over 160 years. With sustained wind speeds of 150 mph, Laura caused at least 14 deaths and is estimated to have inflicted between $8 and $12 billion in insured losses for residential and commercial properties. Lake Charles, Louisiana, the state's fifth-largest incorporated city located on the banks of the Calcasieu River in the southwestern region, experienced the brunt of Laura's power. "Preliminary maximum wind reports from the National Weather Service (NWS) reported 133 mph gusts at Lake Charles in Calcasieu Parish," said AIR in a statement. "Reports show damage from torn off roofs and façades to structures that were destroyed, along with upended vehicles, damage to power lines, roads, railways, and other infrastructure." The above gallery features photos of Hurricane Laura's aftermath in Lake Charles, La. Related: |
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Heather A. Turner
Heather A. Turner is the managing editor of ALM's NU Property & Casualty Group. She can be reached at [email protected].
