Hurricane Barry is Already Causing Damage on Gulf Coast

Hurricane Barry has already caused officials to warn residents about flooding, storm surge, winds and more!

Credit: EastTexasMatters.com

Flooding has already started happening and the storm surge has already claimed one vehicle, according to EastTexasMatters.com! Louisiana's governor ordered that all flood gates be shut to help protect the city of New Orleans.

“This is the first time in the history of the levee district that we’ve had to close every single gate,”

~ John Monzon of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority