The City of New Orleans is Monitoring Tropical Disturbance in the Gulf, with Heavy Rain and Flooding Possible Wednesday Through Sunday

NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans is actively monitoring Invest 93L, a tropical disturbance currently moving across northeastern Florida. The system is disorganized and not expected to develop further while over land, but once it reaches the northeastern Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday, conditions could allow for tropical development. 

 

There is a 40% chance the system could become a tropical depression before approaching the Louisiana coast as early as Thursday. While the chances of a stronger storm are currently low, heavy rainfall and flash flooding are possible regardless of development.  

 

A Flood Watch has been issued from Wednesday at 1 p.m. through Saturday at 1 a.m. for our area. Forecasts call for:  

• 3 to 6 inches of rain, with up to 10 inches possible in some areas 

• Rain could begin as early as Wednesday afternoon, with the greatest flooding threat expected Thursday and Friday 

Currently, there is not a significant threat of strong winds or coastal flooding, and no tropical warnings are in effect. 

 

In addition, a Heat Advisory is in place on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

The New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (NOHSEP) and City Leadership are briefing the Mayor on the evolving forecast and preparations. 

 

The City Emergency Operations Center will transition to a Level III activation beginning Wednesday and continue throughout the weather event to monitor conditions and coordinate citywide response operations as necessary to ensure public safety. 

Residents are urged to: 

• Stay weather-aware and text NOLAREADY to 77295 for emergency alerts 

• Avoid driving through flood waters 

• Take steps to protect property from potential flooding 

Steps Residents Can Take to Protect Property: 

• Bring outdoor furniture and loose items indoors to protect them in heavy rain. 

• Clear debris from catch basins near your home. This helps reduce the risk of street flooding. 

• Call 3-1-1 to report clogged catch basins. 

• Clear gutters and downspouts to ensure rainwater can flow away from your home. 

Sandbag Distribution Sites 

To help residents prepare, the City is coordinating with each Council district to host sandbag distribution sites ahead of the weather event. 

 

When:  

Wednesday, July 16 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (or until supplies last) 

 

Where: 

District B:  

Dryades YMCA Parking Lot  

2220 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard  

 

District C:  

Arthur Munday Center 

1111 Newton Street 

 

District D: 

St. Raymond & St. Leo the Great Catholic Church 

2916 Paris Avenue 

 

Desire Florida Community Center 

3250 Industry Street 

 

District E:  

Andrew P. Sanchez & Copelin-Byrd Multi-Service Center (Sanchez Center) 

1616 Caffin Avenue (Back Lot) 

 

Maria Goretti Catholic Church Parking Lot 

7300 Crowder Boulevard 

 

Stay Informed  

Residents are encouraged to monitor Streetwise, the City’s real-time platform for tracking street flooding. Recently enhanced through HyFi sensors, Streetwise now integrates real-time flood sensor data to provide faster, more accurate flood information based on actual water level readings—moving beyond reliance on public reports alone.  

 

For weather updates and resources, visit ready.nola.gov or follow @nolaready on social media. Residents are encouraged to download the NOLA Ready Public Safety App, available on both iOS and Android for public safety resources all in one place. 

 

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