The New Orleans metro had recorded about 7.80 inches of rain by June 24, slightly above the usual 6.25 inches the city gets by the end of the month, according to NWS records. May also saw a little ...

Just before 1 p.m., southwestern Orleans Parish, north central Jefferson Parish, northwestern Plaquemines Parish and west Central St. Bernard Parish were placed under the flash flooding warning.

The city of New Orleans is allowing neutral ground parking until 8 p.m. due to heavy rain. NOLAReady is asking residents not to block intersections, streetcar tracks, sidewalks, or bike paths.