After storms like Francine, New Orleans rushes to dry out
Hurricane Francine suddenly dropped an incredible amount of rain on New Orleans. Water rose fast in some spots. Gravity works against the sewer system.
New Orleans braces for storms, possible flooding this weekend. How much rain is expected?
The flood watch is in effect until Saturday morning. Forecasters said that urban metro areas south of Interstate 10 and 12 — including New Orleans, Gulfport and Biloxi — will face the biggest threat of heavy rainfall. Flash flooding in localized areas and road closures are possible.
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The storm could drive life-threatening coastal flooding, high winds, drenching rain and a few tornadoes, forecasters said.
How to check if your New Orleans house is at risk of flooding before Tropical Storm Francine
To assess the risk of flooding at a specific address, New Orleans residents are encouraged to explore the LSU Ag Center’s Flood Map Tool. The map — which is maintained by FEMA and used by mortgage lenders to determine insurance requirements — displays which parts of the city are most likely to flood in the event of major rainfall.
New Orleans, Metairie neighborhoods flood as Hurricane Francine dumps rain. See the list.
Rain from Hurricane Francine has been pounding the New Orleans metro, causing widespread street flooding in many neighborhoods and the city and in Jefferson Parish.
After storms like Francine, New Orleans rushes to dry out
New Orleans was shaped by flooding and has long struggled to keep homes dry and the water out. Residents were cautioned to conserve water to reduce stress on the sewer system, although drinking ...
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Hurricane Francine lands in Louisiana, hitting New Orleans with wind and rain
Hurricane Francine came ashore in southern Louisiana on Wednesday, pounding New Orleans with heavy rains and gusty winds while threatening the wider Gulf Coast with a potentially deadly storm surge that led to evacuation orders for thousands of people.
Hurricane Francine live updates: Storm brings record rain to New Orleans
The National Weather Service forecast heavy rains and thunderstorms across the southeast through Thursday as Tropical Storm Francine moves north from Louisiana into southern Mississippi. The National Hurricane Center said Francine was around 20 miles northwest of New Orleans early Thursday,
New Orleans dries out after Hurricane Francine
For a city that routinely sees flooding, New Orleans residents and business owners were taken aback by the intense rains of Hurricane Francine, which still was at Category 1 strength when it passed over the city Wednesday night.
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Authorities in the New Orleans suburb of Kenner said the area was witnessing the worst level of flooding since Hurricane Katrina.
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