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New Orleans under flood advisory, city allows neutral ground parking

The flood advisory is in effect until 6:45 p.m.
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Water so high cars had to park on the neutral ground

NEW ORLEANS — A flood advisory was issued for Orleans Parish ahead of rainstorms on Wednesday. The city is also allowing neutral ground parking.

NOLA Ready sent an alert at 3:41 p.m.

The flood advisory is in effect until 6:45 p.m.

Please don't block intersections, streetcar tracks, sidewalks, or bike paths.

Avoid flood waters

  • NEVER drive through flood waters. It's dangerous for you and your vehicle, and can push water into nearby homes and businesses.
  • If water rises around your car, abandon the car immediately.

Report flooding

  • Call 911 to report street flooding and life-threatening emergencies.
  • View reports of street flooding at streetwise.nola.gov

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