New Orleans Forecasted To have Major Flooding Problems in The Summer

By Douglas McIntyre  •  May 13, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that NOAA’s seasonal precipitation forecast identifies New Orleans as a major flood risk for the summer months. With the city lying below sea level and reliant on levees for protection, heavy rain or hurricanes could lead to widespread destruction and a serious danger to human life. McIntyre warns that the conditions mirror previous flood catastrophes.

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