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Hurricane Francine Causes Widespread Flooding In Southeastern United States

A building is damaged in the aftermath of Hurricane Francine in Morgan City, La., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Hurricane Francine, now classified as a post-tropical cyclone, continues to present serious threats to the southeastern United States. Despite its weakening status, the remnants of the storm have triggered flood watches for millions of residents spanning from Tennessee to Georgia.

Francine made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 2 hurricane, causing widespread devastation. The state experienced significant flooding, with hundreds of structures submerged under water. New Orleans, in particular, faced a deluge of rain, receiving more precipitation in a few hours than it typically does in an entire month.

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