Woodmere covers just under four square miles, about five percent of it water. Harvey lies to the northeast, Estelle to the southwest, and the southeast corner meets Belle Chasse across the Plaquemines Parish line. With a working canal along one side, how fast rainwater drains away is something residents watch closely whenever a tropical system approaches.
Fire & Water Energy does not repair homes; it is purely a referral line. Dial (866) 937-3230 and we will try to match you with an independent restoration contractor who covers Woodmere, depending on which local companies can take the job. Our how it works page explains the steps, and the referral disclosure covers how we are paid.
Canals, tropical storms and Jefferson Parish weather
Since 2000, FEMA has listed Jefferson Parish in about 20 major disaster declarations. They include the 2007 Severe Storms and Tornadoes event, Hurricane Gustav and Hurricane Ike (2008), Tropical Storm Lee (2011), Hurricane Isaac (2012), Hurricane Barry (2019), Hurricane Laura, Delta and Zeta (2020-2021), Hurricane Ida (2021), the 2021 Severe Winter Storms and Hurricane Francine (2024).
During Francine, the National Weather Service measured 6 to 9 inches of rain across the parish. Canals spilled over their banks, and 264 homes in Kenner alone took on water, while gusty winds reached hurricane strength in isolated spots. Those numbers are parish-wide; they do not describe any specific Woodmere street.
Leaks, overflows and water damage repair at home
Between storms, water damage in Woodmere tends to come from inside the house: a ruptured washer hose, a corroded water heater, a toilet that keeps running into the floor, or condensate dripping from an air handler during the long cooling season. Roof shingles loosened by wind can let rain seep into an attic for weeks before a ceiling stain appears.
A typical contractor handling water damage restoration in Woodmere will stop the leak, pull out standing water, check flooring and wall cavities with a moisture meter, and dry the space with commercial dehumidifiers. Our guides to ceiling water damage repair and emergency water removal describe what to expect.
Federal disaster declarations that included Jefferson Parish
FEMA records show Jefferson Parish was included in 20 major disaster declarations for weather or fire events from 2000 through 2026 (14 hurricane, 3 severe storm, 2 coastal storm, 1 severe ice storm, by FEMA incident type). Declarations are made at the county level, so they do not mean every neighborhood in Woodmere was affected. The most recent:
- 2024 – Hurricane Francine (DR-4817)
- 2021 – Hurricane Ida (DR-4611)
- 2021 – Severe Winter Storms (DR-4590)
- 2021 – Hurricane Zeta (DR-4577)
- 2020 – Hurricane Delta (DR-4570)
- 2020 – Hurricane Laura (DR-4559)
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 Woodmere?
Call (866) 937-3230 and tell us what happened at your Woodmere property.
Fire, smoke and soot in a small home
In compact houses, smoke from a single cooking fire can reach every room in minutes and settle into curtains, cabinets and the HVAC system. Soot is slightly acidic and stains more deeply the longer it sits, and the water used to put out flames leaves wet drywall and subfloors behind.
A reputable company will usually secure the home, remove ruined materials, clean residue from hard surfaces and contents, and treat odor at the source. Two pages cover that work in detail: smoke odor removal and fire damage cleanup.
When canals overflow: flood and storm cleanup
Water that rises out of overloaded canals and streets carries sewage, oil and debris. Contractors commonly remove soaked carpet, baseboards and the lower section of drywall, disinfect what remains and dry the structure before rebuilding. After hurricanes, roofs, fences and fallen trees add to the workload, and power outages can leave a wet house without air conditioning for days.
For more, read up on flood cleanup and hurricane damage cleanup.
Mold risk in a hot, wet climate
With warm, sticky air most of the year, damp drywall or carpet in this part of Louisiana can grow mold within 24 to 48 hours. Watch for musty odors, dark spotting along baseboards and soft spots in walls after any leak or flood.
The EPA's rule of thumb is that areas smaller than about 10 square feet can often be cleaned by a homeowner with proper protection, while larger growth, or mold following floodwater, should go to a professional with containment equipment. Learn about mold remediation before you hire.
Staying safe in Woodmere after damage
- Call 911 right away for fire, injuries, a gas leak or anyone stuck in rising water.
- Track watches and warnings from the National Weather Service New Orleans/Baton Rouge office and follow Jefferson Parish instructions on re-entry.
- Leave the breaker panel alone if reaching it means standing in water.
- Photograph damage room by room and save every receipt. Coverage depends on your policy, so talk with your insurer or agent; flood is generally a separate policy from homeowners insurance.
- Wear waterproof boots, gloves and a fitted N95 when handling flood debris or moldy materials.
Neighborhoods and nearby communities
Nearby communities with their own pages (straight-line distance from Woodmere):
Woodmere restoration FAQs
Does the Harvey Canal raise flood risk in Woodmere?
The canal forms Woodmere's eastern edge, and parish canals overflowed during Hurricane Francine in 2024 according to the National Weather Service. Whether a particular home is at risk depends on its elevation and flood zone, so check the parish flood map and your insurance documents.
How much rain did Francine bring to Jefferson Parish?
The National Weather Service reported 6 to 9 inches across the parish, with locally higher totals. Canals overflowed within a short time, and 264 homes in Kenner flooded.
Which storms have led to federal disaster declarations here?
FEMA declarations covering Jefferson Parish since 2000 include Gustav, Ike, Isaac, Barry, Laura, Delta, Zeta, Ida and Francine, along with Tropical Storm Lee and the 2021 winter storms. Each one was issued for the parish as a whole, so it does not tell you which Woodmere blocks were affected.
Can I dry out a wet room myself?
Clean water from a supply line can sometimes be handled with fans and a dehumidifier if you act quickly. Water from canals, streets or sewage is contaminated, and anything that stays wet more than a day or two risks mold, so many people bring in a contractor.
Do you send someone to my house?
No. We are a referral service and try to connect you with an independent restoration company that works in Woodmere. We cannot promise availability or timing, and you choose whether to hire them.
Restoration guides
- Flood Cleanup
- Hurricane Damage Cleanup
- Emergency Water Removal
- Ceiling Water Damage Repair
- Mold Remediation
- Fire Damage Cleanup