Flash Flood Emergency Issued For Parts Of New Orleans As Francine Makes Landfall In Louisiana

After hurricane Francine made landfall in Louisiana and turned into a Category 1 storm, the National Weather Service (NWS) in New Orleans, Louisiana issued a flash flood emergency at 8:39 p.m. CDT Wednesday. Heavy thunderstorms have caused between five and seven inches of rainfall in parts of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Charles and St. John the Baptist Parishes in southeastern Louisiana, with an additional two to three inches expected. Flash flooding is already underway and officials are warning residents to seek higher ground immediately.

Flash Flood Emergency including New Orleans LA, Metairie LA and Kenner LA until 11:45 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/zy08YrQyvB

— @NWSFlashFlood (@NWSFlashFlood) September 12, 2024

The flash flood poses a life-threatening risk, particularly in low-lying areas, small creeks, streams, urban roads and underpasses, the NWS said in its warning. Areas likely to experience severe flooding include New Orleans, Metairie, Gretna, Harahan, Laplace and several surrounding towns.Interstate 10, Interstate 610 and Interstate 310 are also affected. This is a developing story.