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Hurricane Gustav
Hurricane Gustav moved ashore east of the Isles Dernieres on September 1, 2008, making landfall near Cocodrie, LA, as a Category 2 storm. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Hurricanes and Extreme Storms Group investigated coastal change that occurred along Louisiana's sandy beaches as a result of Hurricane Gustav.
Aerial video, still photography, and laser altimetry surveys of post-storm beach conditions were collected for comparison with earlier data. The comparisons show the nature, magnitude, and spatial variability of coastal changes such as beach erosion, overwash deposition, and island breaching. These data will also be used to further refine predictive models of coastal impacts from severe storms.
Response Activities
Pre-landfall
Post-landfall (approx. 3-5 days)
Post-landfall (approx. 2 weeks)
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