Louisiana State University Agricultural Center reported that prolonged drought resulted in agricultural losses, including forestry losses, totaled approximately 80 million dollars in east central and southeast Louisiana during the year 2000. Record, or near record, annual rainfall totals were recorded at several locations. At Baton Rouge, the driest year on record was established since weather records began in 1887. Only 38.10 inches of rain was recorded during the year, approximately 23 inches below normal. At New Orleans International Airport, 38.88 inches of rain was measured during the year, about 23 inches below normal. This was the second driest year since weather records began at the airport location in 1946.

Drought in LIVINGSTON, LOUISIANA
From 01-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:50:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 7.2M
Reported by: INSURANCE COMPANY

Drought in LOWER LAFOURCHE, LOUISIANA
From 01-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:50:00 (CST)
Crop damage: .6M
Reported by: INSURANCE COMPANY

Drought in LOWER TERREBONNE, LOUISIANA
From 01-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:50:00 (CST)
Crop damage: .9M
Reported by: INSURANCE COMPANY

Drought in POINTE COUPEE, LOUISIANA
From 01-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:50:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 6.2M
Reported by: INSURANCE COMPANY

Drought in WASHINGTON, LOUISIANA
From 01-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:50:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 8.2M
Reported by: INSURANCE COMPANY

Drought in WEST BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA
From 01-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:50:00 (CST)
Crop damage: .7M
Reported by: INSURANCE COMPANY

Drought in EAST BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA
From 01-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:50:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 2.9M
Reported by: INSURANCE COMPANY

Drought in EAST FELICIANA, LOUISIANA
From 01-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:50:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 7.2M
Reported by: INSURANCE COMPANY

Drought in IBERVILLE, LOUISIANA
From 01-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:50:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 1.6M
Reported by: INSURANCE COMPANY

Drought in WEST FELICIANA, LOUISIANA
From 01-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:50:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 1.9M
Reported by: INSURANCE COMPANY

Drought in ASCENSION, LOUISIANA
From 01-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:50:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 149K
Reported by: INSURANCE COMPANY

Drought in ST. TAMMANY, LOUISIANA
From 01-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:50:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 0M
Reported by: INSURANCE COMPANY

Drought in UPPER TERREBONNE, LOUISIANA
From 01-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:50:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 1M
Reported by: INSURANCE COMPANY

Drought in TANGIPAHOA, LOUISIANA
From 01-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:50:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 0M
Reported by: INSURANCE COMPANY

Drought in UPPER LAFOURCHE, LOUISIANA
From 01-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:50:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 2M
Reported by: INSURANCE COMPANY

Drought in ASSUMPTION, LOUISIANA
From 01-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:50:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 21.7M
Reported by: INSURANCE COMPANY

Drought in ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, LOUISIANA
From 01-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:50:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 0M
Reported by: INSURANCE COMPANY

Drought in ST. CHARLES, LOUISIANA
From 01-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:50:00 (CST)
Crop damage: .3M
Reported by: INSURANCE COMPANY

Drought in ST. HELENA, LOUISIANA
From 01-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:50:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 12.9M
Reported by: INSURANCE COMPANY

Drought in ST. JAMES, LOUISIANA
From 01-DEC-00 00:00:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:50:00 (CST)
Crop damage: 5.4M
Reported by: INSURANCE COMPANY