Category - Disasters

20th Century Disasters

Terrorist Attacks

September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks Terrorist attacks paralyzed the nation on September 11, 2001, when airplanes flew into the twin towers of the World Trade...

20th Century Disasters

Flooding

Flooding in St. Charles Parish Although the Bonnet Carré Spillway has controlled the waters of the Mississippi River, flooding from rainfall and tides...

20th Century Disasters

Bunge Explosion

The 1970 Bunge Explosion The Bunge Grain Elevator in Destrehan (Modoc) was rocked by two explosions on a quiet Sunday evening in September of 1970. The grain...

20th Century Disasters

Hurricanes

Hurricanes and Stormy Weather Mother Nature has had a significant effect on the citizens of St. Charles Parish throughout its history. As early as 1722, one of...

20th Century Disasters

Hymelia Crevasse

1912 – Disaster Strikes Twice – Great 1912 ‘Crawfish’ Crevasse The yearly spring rise of the Mississippi brought fear of crevasses to those living...