New Orleans Flash Flood Emergency: Streets Inundated, City Offices Closed
At a Glance Parts of the French Quarter were flooded Wednesday as storms dumped torrential rain.Gov. John Bel Edwards declared a state of emergency on Wednesday.A possible tornado damaged structures north of downtown New Orleans. Parts of the French Quarter were flooded and a flash flood emergency was declared in New Orleans as heavy rainfall pounded the city Wednesday. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced a closure of City Hall due to the flooding. All non-essential employees were given the...