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Louisiana ports including Cameron, Lake Charles, New Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard and sections of the Mississippi River remained closed, the Coast Guard said. The closures were affecting ...
The storm could drive life-threatening coastal flooding, high winds, drenching rain and a few tornadoes, forecasters said. Flash flood emergency for New Orleans as Francine pounds Louisiana ...
Roads in Calcasieu, Cameron, [58] and St. Bernard parishes were closed due to flooding. [56] Tropical storm force wind gusts impacted parts of Louisiana, peaking at 41 mph (66 km/h) at the Lake Charles Regional Airport. Rainfall totals of up to 4.69 in (119.12 mm) were observed at Catfish Point. [57]
Francine is spreading dangerous conditions across the South Thursday after it slammed into Louisiana with extreme rainfall, life-threatening flooding and destructive winds that knocked out power ...
Several rivers overflowed their banks, flooding farmlands, towns, and homes. Hundreds of cars were abandoned on roadways after being stranded in floodwaters and dozens of high-water rescues were performed. Several flash flood emergencies were issued due to the flooding. [116] [117] [118]
A fallen tree blocks an intersection on September 11, 2024 in Houma, Louisiana. Hurricane Francine has been upgraded to a Category 2 hurricane and continues to make landfall along the Louisiana coast.
Flooding due to rain and storms has long been an issue since the New Orleans' early settlement due to the city's location on a delta marsh, much of which sits below sea level. The city is surrounded by the Mississippi River to the south, Lake Pontchartrain to the north, and Lake Borgne to the east. Construction of the levees along the River ...
At least 100 people were evacuated by search and rescue teams in Connecticut due to severe flooding, Gov. Ned Lamont said. ... In Danbury, many roads closed off. Police said a part of the street ...