See it: Francine leaves some Louisiana homes in pieces
Footage shot in and around Houma captured images of the devastation the residents experienced.
Watch: Francine's effects cause significant damage to homes, infrastructure in Louisiana
Dramatic video shared from Louisiana shows the devastating effects of then-Hurricane Francine as the powerful storm slammed the region with destructive winds and flooding rain on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024.
HOUMA, La. – Francine made landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday as a Category 2 hurricane, slamming the Pelican State with pelting rain, powerful winds and storm surge.
In Houma, located just southeast of New Orleans, residents were left with a town that was ravaged by Francine. Videos showed images of the devastation, including a mobile home that was ripped apart.
Mobile home ripped open.
(Brandon Ivey / LSM / FOX Weather)
The roof had blown off and the walls had fallen over, exposing the living areas to the elements.
Mobile home ripped open.
(Brandon Ivey / LSM / FOX Weather)
At another home, a man could be seen laying a blue tarp on the roof.
Man places tarp on mobile home.
(Brandon Ivey / LSM / FOX Weather)
Elsewhere, branches had broken and trees were split apart. Some fell on homes, roads and power lines.
Tree pulling down power lines.
(Brandon Ivey / LSM / FOX Weather)
Signage from businesses had been blown off. At one point, police officers could be seen dragging a sign out of the road.
Police removing sign from road.
(Brandon Ivey / LSM / FOX Weather)
Cleanup efforts continue Thursday with more than 325,000 residences across the state are without power.