Jul 12, 2025
Slow-moving thunderstorms on July 12, 2025, produced flash flooding across portions of New Orleans. Water was reported flowing over the curb at Bienville and Royal Streets in the French Quarter, while flooding was also observed at Calliope and Camp Street. Broadcast media showed video of water covering part of Rampart Street and approaching the entrance of a building.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1286880). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Orleans County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.