Flash Flood — Orleans, Louisiana

2025-07-12 · near Algiers, Orleans, Louisiana

Event narrative

Calliope and Camp Street flooded according to Streetwise NOLA.

Wider weather episode

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.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (29.9400, -90.0700)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1286881. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.