Lafitte and Jean Lafitte under flash flood warning due to levee failure
A flash flood warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for Lafitte and Jean Lafitte until 6:45am Monday morning. The reason is reports by local law enforcement of a levee failure.
The NWS warns the flooding could be deadly, with more than 200 people expected to be affected and in grave danger.
The NWS cautions people not to travel in the current conditions unless fleeing due to an evacuation order.
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