Intracoastal City, Louisiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Intracoastal City
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 Intracoastal City
Location in Louisiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Vermilion |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Intracoastal City (which means "Intercoastal Town" in French) is a small community in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is not an official city but an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government.
The community is located on the west side of the Vermilion River. It sits right where the river meets the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. This special location makes it a key spot for boats and ships. It has different port facilities and some people live there permanently.
Intracoastal City is about 13 miles (21 km) south of Abbeville. Abbeville is the main town of Vermilion Parish. Intracoastal City is part of the larger Acadiana region of Louisiana.
What Happens in Intracoastal City?
This community is important for many reasons. It has special facilities that help with different industries. These include places for heliports, which are like airports for helicopters. There are also docks for shrimp boats and places where boats can be repaired, called dry docks.
Because it is close to the Gulf of Mexico, Intracoastal City is often used by weather experts. The National Hurricane Center uses it as a key point for weather warnings. This is especially true for tropical cyclone warnings and watches that affect the eastern Louisiana area.
Intracoastal City also plays a big role in Louisiana's oil and gas industry. It helps support workers and equipment that operate offshore. This includes platforms and drilling rigs used to find oil and gas in the ocean.
Weather and Climate
The weather in Intracoastal City is known for its hot and humid summers. Winters are generally mild, meaning not too cold.
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Intracoastal City has a humid subtropical climate. This type of climate is often shown as "Cfa" on climate maps.
Past Storms
Being on the coast, Intracoastal City has faced some strong storms.
- On September 4, 2011, Tropical Storm Lee came ashore southwest of the area.
- On July 13, 2019, Hurricane Barry made landfall right in the area.
