Strong Winds Cause Coastal Flooding in Venetian Isles Near New Orleans
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Oct 9
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What happened
On October 9, strong winds pushed water from Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Catherine. This movement caused coastal flooding in the Venetian Isles community outside the New Orleans Levee Protection System. Flooded roads submerged the community, leading residents to move vehicles and items to higher ground to prevent damage.
From wdsu.com
Why it matters
The coastal flooding materially disrupts local commerce and infrastructure in the proximate New Orleans area. The strong winds pushing water from Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Catherine onto streets in Venetian Isles caused the flooding.
From wdsu.com
Who's involved
- Lake PontchartrainLake Pontchartrain, which pushed water onto streets in Venetian Isles due to strong winds.
- Lake CatherineLake Catherine, which pushed water onto streets in Venetian Isles due to strong winds.
- New OrleansNew Orleans, the city where coastal flooding occurred in the Venetian Isles community.
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The entities involved
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Lake Pontchartrain
estuary located in southeastern Louisiana, United States
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Lake Catherine
lake in Seminole County, Florida, United States of America
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