A tropical wave moved into the Caribbean in early October and became a tropical depression by the 5th. The system quickly gained strength and obtained category 4 status before shear weakened it back to a category 2. The hurricane weakened farther while over the Yucatan Peninsula, however after moving into the southern gulf and toward Louisiana it again obtained category 2 status. Delta made land fall on the 9th near where Hurricane Laura did just 6 weeks prior. Wind gusts around 100 mph, rainfall amounts of near 18 inches, and a storm surge of 5 to 10 feet was recorded with the hurricane as it worked inland.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA
From 09-OCT-20 08:00:00 to 10-OCT-20 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 1.00B
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Heavy rain and high winds affected Calcasieu Parish as Delta moved across the region. Debris from Hurricane Laura slowed runoff from the 10 to 18 inches of rainfall causing flooding. White Oak Park experienced the 5th highest river reading on record. Many structures also had temporary roofs or tarps that were removed during the hurricane from the near 100 mph wind gusts causing more damage. Power was also knocked back out for most of the parish.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in JEFFERSON DAVIS, LOUISIANA
From 09-OCT-20 08:00:00 to 10-OCT-20 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 300.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Wind gusts to around 100 mph and heavy rainfall lead to numerous downed trees and power lines across the parish. Jennings received over 9 inches of rainfall with 6 to 12 inches common in the area which produced flooding.

Tropical Storm in BEAUREGARD, LOUISIANA
From 09-OCT-20 09:00:00 to 10-OCT-20 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 100.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Wind gusts to around 75 mph and heavy rainfall lead to numerous downed trees and power lines across the parish. Mostly minor flooding was encountered across the parish, however heavier rain fell in the eastern sections and totals ranged from 5 to 15 inches. Bundick Creek reached moderate flood stage.

Tropical Storm in ALLEN, LOUISIANA
From 09-OCT-20 09:00:00 to 10-OCT-20 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 100.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts to around 75 mph and heavy rainfall lead to numerous downed trees and power lines across the parish. Flooding in numerous locations was reported from 5 to 15 inches of rainfall. Major flooding occurred along the Calcasieu River at Oberlin and Kinder with crests reaching the 7th and 6th highest peaks respectively.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in ACADIA, LOUISIANA
From 09-OCT-20 09:00:00 to 10-OCT-20 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 350.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts to around 80 mph and heavy rainfall lead to numerous downed trees and power lines across the parish. Flooding at numerous locations was reported from heavy rainfall. Moderate flooding occurred along Bayous Nezpique and Des Cannes.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in IBERIA, LOUISIANA
From 09-OCT-20 09:00:00 to 10-OCT-20 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 200.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts of 75 to 85 mph and heavy rainfall lead to numerous downed trees and power lines across the parish. KARA reported a peak sustained wind of 53 mph with a peak gust of 86 mph. A natural gas leak caused by Delta produced a fire after a homeowner lit a cigarette. The female resident died in the fire while the male succumbed days later in the hospital.

Tropical Storm in LOWER ST. MARTIN, LOUISIANA
From 09-OCT-20 09:00:00 to 10-OCT-20 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 20.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts to near hurricane force and heavy rainfall lead to numerous downed trees and power lines across the parish.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA
From 09-OCT-20 10:00:00 to 10-OCT-20 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 300.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts of 75 to 80 mph and heavy rainfall lead to numerous downed trees and power lines across the parish. KLFT reported a peak sustained wind of 63 mph with a peak gust of 75 mph.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in ST. MARY, LOUISIANA
From 09-OCT-20 10:00:00 to 10-OCT-20 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 50.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts to hurricane force in the west portions of the parish caused damage to homes at Cypremort Point. Strong wind gusts in the east sections downed trees and power lines. Surge at Cypremort Point reached a height of 7.93 feet MHHW and 5.74 feet MHHW at Amerada Pass.

Tropical Storm in VERNON, LOUISIANA
From 09-OCT-20 11:00:00 to 10-OCT-20 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 20.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts to around 65 mph and heavy rainfall lead to numerous downed trees and power lines across the parish. Minor flooding was caused by 4 to 8 inches of rainfall. A wind gust of 61 mph was recorded at Fort Polk while a peak gust of 66 mph was recorded at the Vernon RAWs.

Tropical Storm in ST. LANDRY, LOUISIANA
From 09-OCT-20 11:00:00 to 10-OCT-20 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 80.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts to around 75 mph and heavy rainfall lead to numerous downed trees and power lines across the parish. Flooding occurred at numerous locations with Bayou Cocodrie experiencing major flooding in the northwest sections of the parish. A wind gust of 75 mph was recorded at KOPL.

Tropical Storm in EVANGELINE, LOUISIANA
From 09-OCT-20 11:00:00 to 10-OCT-20 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 50.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts to around 75 mph and heavy rainfall lead to numerous downed trees and power lines across the parish. Flooding in numerous locations was reported from 5 to 15 inches of rainfall. Major flooding occurred along Bayous Cocodrie, Nezpique, and Des Cannes with water entering some homes.

Tropical Storm in UPPER ST. MARTIN, LOUISIANA
From 09-OCT-20 11:00:00 to 10-OCT-20 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 80.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts to near hurricane force and heavy rainfall lead to numerous downed trees and power lines across the parish. An 86 year old male refueled a hot generator and was killed by the resulting fire in Saint Martinville.

Tropical Storm in RAPIDES, LOUISIANA
From 09-OCT-20 12:00:00 to 10-OCT-20 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 80.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts to around 65 mph and heavy rainfall lead to numerous downed trees and power lines across the parish. Flooding was caused by 10 to 20 inches of rainfall. A wind gust of 63 mph was recorded at KAEX. Major flooding occurred along the Calcasieu River along Bayou Cocodrie. One drowning was reported and 50 high water rescues were conducted.

Tropical Storm in AVOYELLES, LOUISIANA
From 09-OCT-20 12:00:00 to 10-OCT-20 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 40.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts to around 65 mph and heavy rainfall lead to numerous downed trees and power lines across the parish. Flooding in numerous locations was caused by 6 to 12 inches of rainfall.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in WEST CAMERON, LOUISIANA
From 09-OCT-20 07:00:00 to 09-OCT-20 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 50.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Hurricane Delta moved into eastern Cameron Parish during the 9th, however wind gusts around 100 mph were common west of the center. Storm tides reached 3 to 5.5 feet MHHW from Sabine Pass to Cameron and rainfall totals ranged from 6 to 12 inches. Power was just getting restored to portions of Hackberry before the hurricane moved inland, but was knocked out again during the storm.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in EAST CAMERON, LOUISIANA
From 09-OCT-20 07:00:00 to 09-OCT-20 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 200.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Hurricane Delta moved into eastern Cameron Parish during the 9th with wind gusts around 100 mph. The storm tide reached 5.5 to 9 feet MHHW. Several sections of road were washed out by rushing water along Highway 82 and Trosclair. Rainfall totals around 12 inches were common.

Hurricane (Typhoon) in VERMILION, LOUISIANA
From 09-OCT-20 07:00:00 to 09-OCT-20 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 250.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The center of Hurricane Delta moved into eastern Cameron Parish with Vermilion Parish experiencing all on shore flow. This produced the highest storm tides along the coast of Vermilion Parish with a range of 8 to 10 feet MHHW along the gulf. The tide reached 10.1 feet NAV88D southwest of Freshwater Lock. Strom surge and heavy rain caused numerous streets to flood. Power poles and trees were also downed across the parish.