re: May 3, 1978 Flood

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Streets were flooded 12-14", thankfully no water in the house

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That is why you never purchase a house that is lower than the street especially in southeast Louisiana.

If you give yourself at least 2 feet off the ground and a foot of freeboard your chances of flooding are almost nil. Now for a hurricane or extreme river event on the north shore that is different especially if you live in an unprotected area.