Trash Can Floats in Flooded New Orleans Street

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10 April 2024 at 10:54 pm

Severe storms caused flash flooding across New Orleans, Louisiana, on Wednesday, April 10, prompting the National Weather Service (NWS) to declare “a flash flood emergency” for the entire city.

The NWS and police urged people to stay inside and avoid driving as “numerous" roads were flooded or impassable.

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans said more than 7 inches of rainfall was recorded at some drainage pump stations, surpassing their capacity to handle the water.

Footage and pictures captured by X user @kaylasturm528 shows flooding in New Orlean’s Mid-City neighborhood. Credit: @kaylasturm528 via Storyful

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