Today, the City of New Orleans released the following information following heavy rains and thunderstorms that moved through the metro area in the morning of Sunday, May 12. More than five inches of rain fell in parts of the city between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m., with bouts of heavy rain at rates of two inches an hour and higher sparking flash flood warnings and widespread street flooding.

Today, the City of New Orleans released the following information following heavy rains and thunderstorms that moved through the metro area Sunday morning. More than five inches of rain fell in parts of the city between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m., with bouts of heavy rain at rates of two inches an hour and higher sparking Flash Flood Warnings. Widespread street flooding was reported throughout the city.

Heavy rain and thunderstorms moved through New Orleans in the early morning of May 12, causing street flooding citywide. A Flash Flood Warning is in effect until 8:30 a.m. Residents are encouraged to take precautions during heavy rain and street flooding.