Street flooding reported on Tchoupitoulas, through Lower Garden District

Locations of reported street flooding (via New Orleans Office of Emergency Preparedness)

Monday morning’s downpour caused street flooding across the New Orleans area, including along Tchoupitoulas and through the Lower Garden District.

Officials warned of impassable water at the following Uptown locations:

• Tchoupitoulas and Jackson
• Calliope and Baronne
• Philip and Chestnut
• Tchoupitoulas from Louisiana to Napoleon
• Magazine from Calliope to Tchoupitoulas
• St. Charles and Amelia

“Please think safety first and avoid driving through flooded streets,” urged the city Office of Emergency Preparedness.

The flood warning is in place until 9:45 a.m.

Flooding was also heavy on the Westbank, officials reported.