MORGAN CITY, La. (WAFB) - South Louisiana is no stranger to damage left behind from hurricanes and storms, but officials in Morgan City say Hurricane Francine brought the most rain the city has ever seen.

“Hit pretty bad,” Morgan City Mayor Lee Dragna said. “I was out in it, y’know, winds over 100 miles an hour. Wind gauge broke off at 117. We had 24 to 30 inches of water, the rain gauge overfilled at 20 inches, so we don’t know how high it got but it got pretty bad.”

Many residents have flooded homes, destroyed roofs, and no power. Today, the community came together to pass out supplies to those in need.

“One thing about south Louisiana, definitely Morgan City, when something like this happens everybody comes together, everybody helps each other,” Charlie Solar, Chief Administrator of Morgan City said.

Thousands of cars lined up outside the city auditorium to pick up food, water, and cleaning supplies donated and distributed by the National Guard, nonprofit organizations, volunteers, and church groups.

“We’re basically taking care of those that may have even been displaced or lost things for the hurricane, making sure they have the essentials that they need moving forward,” Purple Lemon volunteer Courtney Long said.

City officials say over 200 homes flooded from the hurricane, which is why the community coming together to support everyone means everything.

“It’s gonna help me a whole lot because I ain’t got nothing, with no electricity. I lost everything,” a donation recipient said.

“I’m very appreciative, very. We’ve been without lights with four babies, so yeah. It’s going to be good to get some stuff, thank y’all,” another recipient said.

Everyone says they are grateful for the support that will help get them back to normal.

“Oh, Morgan City is in desperate need right now, so we really appreciate all the help we can get, and God bless everyone. Thank y’all so much,” one recipient said.

City officials say they handed out supplies until they ran out.

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