Straddling the Mississippi River in southern Louisiana, New Orleans is a relatively small ... Marigny is known for its Creole-style cottages, budget-friendly bed-and-breakfasts, funky coffee ...

check the city's drainage system map here. The New Orleans area could see significant flooding this week as a multiday severe weather event is expected. A flood watch is now in effect for all of ...

Note that the blue outline only shows flooding in New Orleans proper; additional flooding occurred in certain suburbs. To see the flood extent in your area, click and drag on the map until your ...