Storm surge inundating St. John Parish

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St. John Parish began to experience flooding from Tropical Storm Barry's storm surge early this morning.

At this time, streets in Frenier’s Landing are covered with water.

The surge waters can be seen approaching homes in the area

Pevine Road at Frenier’s Landing in St. John Parish is starting to flood. Neighbors are evacuating. Water over the boat ramp at the landing on Lake Pontchartrain. Neighbor told us water started coming up this morning. pic.twitter.com/Oj7rZ9WItV

— Paul Murphy (@PMurphyWWL) July 12, 2019

Neighbors are evacuating. Water is now over the boat ramp at the landing on Lake Pontchartrain.