LOWER ST. BERNARD; SOUTHEAST ST. TAMMANY; EASTE… — * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding of less than a foot above ground level is expected during high tide.
* WHERE...Lower St. Bernard, Southeast St. Tammany, Eastern Orleans and Lower Plaquemines Parishes.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 AM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.
Flooding in Lower St. Bernard; Southeast St. Tammany; Eastern Orleans; Lower Plaquemines can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS