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Wed August 29, 2012

Storm Surge From Isaac Ravages Coastal Communities

Originally published on Wed August 29, 2012 6:06 pm

Hurricane Isaac has continued to drop huge amounts of rain on Louisiana and Mississippi. The slow-moving storm has led to flooding and a storm surge. The worst hit area has been in Plaquemines Parish in Louisiana. That's where the eye of the storm crossed Tuesday and it's where levees have strained to keep water out of communities.