October 2020: Hurricane Delta

From October 10-11, the National Geodetic Survey (NGS) collected aerial images in the aftermath of Hurricane Delta. Imagery was collected in specific areas identified by NOAA in coordination with FEMA and other state and federal partners. Collected images are available to view online via the NGS aerial imagery viewer. View tips on how to use the imagery viewer.

NOAA's aerial imagery aids safe navigation and captures damage to coastal areas caused by a storm. Aerial imagery is a crucial tool to determine the extent of the damage inflicted by flooding, and to compare baseline coastal areas to assess the damage to major ports and waterways, coastlines, critical infrastructure, and coastal communities. This imagery provides a cost-effective way to better understand the damage sustained to both property and the environment. View NOAA Emergency Response Imagery collected on the following days:

• October 10: The first flight covered large portions of Lake Charles, Hackberry, and areas on the east side of Calcasieu Lake, Louisiania, as well as the Gulf coast from Cameron, Louisiania, to Galveston, Texas. The second flight covered areas east of Calcasieu Lake, including major roadways and population centers.
• October 11: A single flight covered areas and major roadways west and south of Lafayette and Abbeville, Louisiania.

Before/After: Selected Images from the Aerial Imagery Viewer

Select the round icon with directional arrows using your mouse (or your finger) and slide back and forth to view a "before and after" comparison. "Before" imagery (right image) is provided by Mapbox, Digital Globe, and OpenStreetMap; "After" imagery (left image) was captured by NOAA's National Geodetic Survey in the aftermath of Hurricane Delta. View tips on how to use the imagery viewer.