Metairie and Kenner Water DamageRestoration

Metairie averages about 62.5 inches of precipitation a year at a listed 3 feet of elevation.^[1] Northern Kenner was swamp, drained and filled from the late 1950s.^[2] Fill can settle over time, so slab and drainage questions come up here more than in higher parts of the state.^[3]

With a sizable share of renters in Metairie, tenant and landlord should report separately and early.^[1] Note who handles permits, too: Metairie is unincorporated while Kenner is a city.

For Metairie homes, the local precedents are the events behind the most Jefferson Parish claims: Hurricane Katrina (64,461 claims), Flooding (45,020 claims) and Hurricane Ida (3,345 claims).

About 29% of claims with a recorded zone came from outside the high-risk A and V zones, so a moderate-risk label does not mean a Metairie home stays dry.

If your Metairie home is older, note that buildings from before 1975 make up 64% of county claims with a known build date. Many predate current flood maps, so inspect low outlets, ductwork and subfloors closely after any water event.

FEMA lists 50 federal declarations covering Jefferson Parish. The most common types are hurricane (29), coastal storm (5) and flood (5). The latest are Severe Winter Storm in 2021, Hurricane Francine in 2024 and Tropical Storm Francine in 2024. When a declaration is open, federal aid may be available to Metairie residents, so ask about it alongside your insurance claim.

Weather records for Metairie from 2015 through 2024 average 69 inches of precipitation a year, and August and July are the wettest months. The area averages 16.8 days a year with an inch or more.

Freezing nights are rare, at about 2 a year in Metairie, so the bigger concerns are storms, plumbing failures and humidity.

At 17 heavy-rain days a year, clear gutters matter in Metairie, and doors and low windows are worth watching.