This unincorporated Lafourche Parish community, named in 1855 for the Raceland plantation, sits about 14 feet above sea level and covers more than 21 square miles. Thibodaux, the parish seat, is about 15 miles upriver along the bayou, Lockport is 7 miles down, and Houma is roughly 12 miles southwest on Highway 182.
Need help after a storm, leak or fire? Call (866) 937-3230. Fire & Water Energy is a referral service, and we try to find an independent restoration contractor serving Raceland that can take your job; that depends on the providers working the area. You can read up on our model at how it works and the referral disclosure.
Bayou Lafourche country and its storm record
Hurricane Ida made its final landfall near Port Fourchon on August 29, 2021, with 150 mph sustained winds; an anemometer there logged a 172 mph gust. Many homes were destroyed in Galliano, and Golden Meadow suffered severe damage.
Ida is only one entry in a long list. FEMA declarations that included Lafourche Parish since 2000 number more than 20, covering Isaac (2012), Tropical Storm Harvey (2017), Barry (2019), Laura, Delta and Zeta (2020), a 2021 storm, tornado and flood event, the 2021 winter storms, Francine (2024) and Tropical Storm Arthur in 2026. Flooding declarations in 2016 also reached the parish.
Water damage repair Raceland homes need most
Wind-driven rain is the big one: when shingles or flashing lift during a tropical storm, water runs into attics and down interior walls, sometimes unnoticed until ceilings sag. Between storms, the usual culprits are AC condensate lines, water heaters, washing machine hoses and plumbing under raised floors.
A typical contractor stops the leak, pulls out soaked ceiling and wall material, takes moisture readings and dries the structure before any rebuilding. The water damage repair and ceiling water damage repair pages give more detail.
Federal disaster declarations that included Lafourche Parish
FEMA records show Lafourche Parish was included in 23 major disaster declarations for weather or fire events from 2000 through 2026 (15 hurricane, 3 flood, 2 coastal storm, 1 tropical storm, 1 severe ice storm, 1 severe storm, by FEMA incident type). Declarations are made at the county level, so they do not mean every neighborhood in Raceland was affected. The most recent:
- 2026 – Tropical Storm Arthur (DR-4927)
- 2024 – Hurricane Francine (DR-4817)
- 2021 – Hurricane Ida (DR-4611)
- 2021 – Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4606)
- 2021 – Severe Winter Storms (DR-4590)
- 2021 – Hurricane Zeta (DR-4577)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries, retrieved 2026-10-10. Counts include major disaster (DR) declarations with hurricane, flood, severe storm, tropical storm, fire, tornado, coastal storm, winter or ice storm, mudslide and dam/levee incident types.
Water, fire or storm damage in Raceland?
Call (866) 937-3230 and tell us what happened at your Raceland property.
Fire and smoke during long post-storm outages
After a storm like Ida, households can be without grid power for an extended stretch, and portable generators, fuel cans and candles become routine. Those raise both fire and carbon monoxide risks inside and around the house.
When a fire does happen, a reputable contractor will usually board up, remove burned debris, clean soot and treat smoke odor before rebuilding. The fire damage cleanup page covers the order of work.
Clearing out after hurricane wind and rising water
Low, flat land along the bayou can take on water from heavy rain or storm-driven tides, and outside water should always be treated as contaminated. Contractors commonly remove wet drywall above the waterline, discard insulation and carpet, sanitize and then dry framing. Fallen trees, torn roofs and broken windows usually need emergency tarping or boarding first.
Read hurricane damage cleanup and flood damage restoration for what each step involves.
Mold control in coastal humidity
Coastal Louisiana air stays humid much of the year, so wet materials left closed up after a storm can grow mold within days. Ventilate, remove soaked materials and dry the house as soon as it's safe. The EPA says a homeowner can usually clean an area under about 10 square feet; larger growth or mold following floodwater calls for mold remediation with containment.
Safety first for Raceland families
- Dial 911 for fires, injuries, gas smells or downed power lines.
- Follow Lafourche Parish evacuation and re-entry instructions and National Weather Service warnings.
- Keep generators outdoors and well away from open windows and doors.
- Avoid wading in floodwater, which can hide debris and carry sewage.
- Photograph damage and keep receipts, then check with your insurer about wind, flood and contents coverage, which are often separate.
Neighborhoods and nearby communities
Nearby communities with their own pages (straight-line distance from Raceland):
Raceland restoration FAQs
How strong was Hurricane Ida near Raceland?
Ida made landfall near Port Fourchon on August 29, 2021, with 150 mph sustained winds, tying the strongest Louisiana landfalls on record. A 172 mph gust was measured at Port Fourchon.
My roof leaked during a tropical storm but the ceiling looks fine. Should I worry?
Yes, check it. Water can soak attic insulation and the top of drywall before a stain shows. A contractor with a moisture meter can find wet areas so they get dried before mold starts.
Is Raceland part of Thibodaux?
No. Raceland is an unincorporated community and census-designated place. Lafourche Parish government, based in Thibodaux about 15 miles upriver, handles emergency announcements for residents.
If I call your number, who shows up at my Raceland house?
Not anyone from Fire & Water Energy; we refer callers to independent contractors and don't perform any work ourselves. The contractor you're connected with sets its own price, timeline and scope.
Restoration guides
- Hurricane Damage Cleanup
- Water Damage Repair
- Ceiling Water Damage Repair
- Flood Damage Restoration
- Fire Damage Cleanup
- Mold Remediation