A mesoscale convective vortex interacted with a weak cold front over the the southeast states and northeast Gulf of Mexico. The surface low that developed moved southwest across the gulf then northwest into the south central Louisiana coast. The first tropical watches were issued July 10th from the National Hurricane Center and the center of minimal hurricane made landfall near Intracoastal City during the afternoon of the 13th. Storm surge from Barry peaked between 5 and 6 feet in and around Vermilion Bay. The center of Barry moved northwest across Southwest and West Louisiana in the following days where one band of heavy rain set up in Calcasieu and Beauregard Parishes producing significant flooding.

Tropical Storm in UPPER ST. MARTIN, LOUISIANA
From 13-JUL-19 10:00:00 to 14-JUL-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tropical storm force wind gusts down many trees and caused numerous power outages.

Tropical Storm in ST. LANDRY, LOUISIANA
From 13-JUL-19 12:00:00 to 14-JUL-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Occasional tropical storm force wind gusts caused scattered power outages and downed a scattered trees in the parish.

Tropical Storm in LOWER ST. MARTIN, LOUISIANA
From 13-JUL-19 10:00:00 to 14-JUL-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tropical storm force wind gusts down many trees and caused scattered power outages.

Tropical Storm in RAPIDES, LOUISIANA
From 13-JUL-19 12:00:00 to 14-JUL-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Occasional tropical storm force wind gusts caused isolated power outages and downed a few trees in the parish. The highest wind gust recorded at KAEX was 34 knots.

Tropical Storm in AVOYELLES, LOUISIANA
From 13-JUL-19 12:00:00 to 14-JUL-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Occasional tropical storm force wind gusts caused isolated power outages and downed a few trees in the parish.

Flash Flood in BEAUREGARD, LOUISIANA
From 14-JUL-19 18:46:00 to 15-JUL-19 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HELME
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous roads were closed between Dequincy, Ragley, and Reeves in southeast Beauregard Parish. The highest rainfall total recorded from the stalled feeder band of Hurricane Barry was 23.58 inches 4 miles south of Ragley. Around 15 homes flooded.

Flash Flood in IBERIA, LOUISIANA
From 14-JUL-19 06:15:00 to 14-JUL-19 07:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLIVIER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Street flooding was reported in Lydia which included Highway 83 being closed due to high water from LA 85 to Lalande Road.

Flash Flood in LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA
From 14-JUL-19 11:00:00 to 14-JUL-19 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: YOUNGSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Heavy rain from Barry resulted in flooding in Youngsville. One home had 4 inches of water inside the structure.

Flash Flood in ST. MARY, LOUISIANA
From 14-JUL-19 13:00:00 to 14-JUL-19 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALDWIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy rain from Hurricane Barry resulted in street flooding around portions of Saint Mary Parish.

Flash Flood in AVOYELLES, LOUISIANA
From 15-JUL-19 06:12:00 to 15-JUL-19 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLEDEAU
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Heavy rain from Barry resulted in numerous road closures around Avoyelles Parish. Rain totals across the parish ranged from 3 to 15 inches with the heaviest around the Marksville area.

Flash Flood in EVANGELINE, LOUISIANA
From 15-JUL-19 11:41:00 to 15-JUL-19 12:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: VILLE PLATTE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy rain from Barry flooded and closed roads near Turkey Creek. Highways 106, 13, and 167 all had water on them and a few vehicles became stranded in the area.

Tropical Storm in JEFFERSON DAVIS, LOUISIANA
From 13-JUL-19 10:00:00 to 14-JUL-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Isolated power outages occurred Saturday and Sunday from occasional tropical storm force wind gusts. The highest wind gust recorded at the airport in Jennings was 35 knots.

Tropical Storm in ACADIA, LOUISIANA
From 13-JUL-19 10:00:00 to 14-JUL-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tropical storm force wind gusts downed several trees in the parish including 2 onto homes, and one mobile home was heavily damaged. Scattered power outages were reported around the parish.

Tropical Storm in LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA
From 13-JUL-19 10:00:00 to 14-JUL-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tropical storm force gusts caused scattered power outages and scattered downed trees. The highest wind gust recorded was at Lafayette Regional at 45 knots.

Flash Flood in ALLEN, LOUISIANA
From 14-JUL-19 18:46:00 to 15-JUL-19 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAWNEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

LA DOTD reported water over Highway 165 between Oberlin and Oakdale and many ther roads in Allen Parish.  The 10 to 20 inches of rain resulted from a stalled feeder band from the remnants of Hurricane Barry. Several homes flooded in the area.

Tropical Storm in EAST CAMERON, LOUISIANA
From 13-JUL-19 07:00:00 to 14-JUL-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hurricane Barry made landfall east of Cameron Parish and only tropical storm conditions were felt in the area. Isolated power outages were reported. The peak gust reported at the Cameron tide gauge was 48 knots with a sustained wind of 40 knots.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in IBERIA, LOUISIANA
From 13-JUL-19 05:00:00 to 14-JUL-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The hurricane made landfall on the 13th, however strong wind gusts continued into the 14th. Due to strong tropical storm force wind gusts numerous power outages were reported, and numerous trees were also downed across the parish. The hospital in New Iberia lost power and both generators during the hurricane and had to evacuate 60 patients in the middle of the storm. The Acadiana Regional Airport recorded a peak wind gust of 57 knots.

Storm Surge/Tide in VERMILION, LOUISIANA
From 13-JUL-19 07:00:00 to 14-JUL-19 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 5.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

A voluntary evacuation was called for low-lying areas in Vermilion Parish. Due to storm surge, Intracoastal City, Henry, Erath, and Delcambre flooded, with water depths varying from a few inches to several feet. Locals said the storm surge was comparable to what happened in 2002 Hurricane Lili and 2008 Hurricane Ike. Water levels hit 7.36 feet NAVD88 near Abbeville on the Vermilion River,  6.98 feet NAVD88 at Leland Boman Lock, and 6.84 feet NAVD88 at Intracoastal City.

Storm Surge/Tide in IBERIA, LOUISIANA
From 13-JUL-19 07:00:00 to 13-JUL-19 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 5.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Storm surge caused parts of the port of Iberia Parish to flood. Other areas that saw storm surge flooding included the Delcambre area and areas northeast of Lake Peigneur. Locals stated the storm surge was similar to what they saw in 2002 with Hurricane Lili.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in ST. MARY, LOUISIANA
From 13-JUL-19 07:00:00 to 14-JUL-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 5.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Saint Mary Parish saw widespread wind damage due to hurricane force wind gusts. Power outages were widespread and lasted for several days. Numerous trees and power lines were downed. Many homes and businesses saw wind damage. The highest wind gust recorded at Cypremort Point was 64 knots.

Flash Flood in VERMILION, LOUISIANA
From 14-JUL-19 11:00:00 to 14-JUL-19 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABBEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Heavy rain from Hurricane Barry resulted in flooded roads in portions of Vermilion Parish. 10 homes flooded during the heavy rainfall.

Tropical Storm in VERMILION, LOUISIANA
From 13-JUL-19 07:00:00 to 14-JUL-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tropical storm conditions began on the 13th and lasted into the 14th across Vermilion Parish. Scattered power outages were reported along with scattered downed trees. The highest wind gust recorded at KIYA was 47 knots with a sustained wind of 35 knots. Freshwater Lock recorded a wind gust of 52 knots with a sustained wind of 40 knots.

Flash Flood in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 14-JUL-19 18:14:00 to 15-JUL-19 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE QUINCY ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Heavy rain in a stalled feeder band from the remnants of Hurricane Barry produced flooding north of Interstate 10 and affected Starks, Sulphur, Moss Bluff, Dequincy, and Gillis. The worst flooding occurred in the Gillis to Ragley area where Highway 171 was closed for several hours after after 10 to 20 inches of rain fell. Roughly 55 homes received major flooding, 145 homes received minor flooding, and 5 businesses received minor flooding. The first report of flooding was received from a NWS employee in Sulphur of street flooding.

Storm Surge/Tide in ST. MARY, LOUISIANA
From 13-JUL-19 03:00:00 to 14-JUL-19 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 5.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

Voluntary evacuations south of the Intracoastal Waterway were upgraded to mandatory due to storm surge impacts increasing. Cypremort Point, Burns Point, and areas outside of the levee in the Morgan City saw storm surge flooding. Levels varied from a few Inches to 6 feet deep. Storm surge overtopped several levees, including the one on Highway 317. locals compared the storm surge height comparable to a little higher than 2002 Hurricane Lili. The tide at Amerada Pass hit 6.61 feet MHHW, 7.20 feet NAVD88 at Franklin, and 7.79 feet NAVD88 at Cypremort Point.

Tropical Storm in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 13-JUL-19 10:00:00 to 14-JUL-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Occasional tropical storm force wind gusts in Calcasieu Parish resulted in isolated power outages. The highest wind gust recorded was 36 knots at KUXL, Southland Field.

Tropical Storm in EVANGELINE, LOUISIANA
From 13-JUL-19 12:00:00 to 14-JUL-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Occasional tropical storm force wind gusts caused isolated power outages and downed a scattered trees in the parish.

Tropical Storm in ALLEN, LOUISIANA
From 13-JUL-19 12:00:00 to 14-JUL-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Occasional tropical storm force wind gusts caused isolated power outages and downed a few trees in the parish.