New Orleans undergoes flooding regularly, which can cause property damage, modifications to vehicle parking accommodations, and changes to traffic patterns.
To properly prepare for flooding emergencies, make sure you:
View announcements and information about street flooding at streetwise.nola.gov
During cases of street flooding, the City of New Orleans may require vehicles to be moved to higher elevations by imposing parking restrictions on neutral grounds and sidewalks. During these restrictions, make sure that your vehicle:
For updates on neutral ground parking restrictions, sign up for NOLA Ready Alerts
Note: Tulane will not send out a TUAlert for neutral ground parking restrictions
Additional Resources:
https://ready.nola.gov/plan/flooding/
https://nola.gov/hazard-mitigation/
LSU Ag Center’s Louisiana Flood Map Tool