Located in East Lake Pontchartrain Northern Shore.
USGS 07374581 Bayou Liberty near Slidell,LA
River going through town of Covington which is North of Lake Pontchartrain.
USGS 07375175 Bogue Falaya River at Boston St. at Covington, LA
Posted on 08/28/2012 9:24:55 AM PDT by NautiNurse
Tickfaw River at Springfield (85300)
Select the 3 Days Plot and then select Plot then turn on Record High Stage then select View Graph.
So the northern area of Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas are significantly flooded. Once that north west traveling wind subsides, this water will eventually be putting pressure on the New Orleans levies to the south.
Located in East Lake Pontchartrain Northern Shore.
USGS 07374581 Bayou Liberty near Slidell,LA
River going through town of Covington which is North of Lake Pontchartrain.
USGS 07375175 Bogue Falaya River at Boston St. at Covington, LA
Biloxi River gage near Wortham
So can it be that total water volume between Katrina and Isaac has now been equaled within Mississippi. How is that possible ? Isaac stalled and the length of time that water was surged and rained was at least twice as long, perhaps up to 3 times as long. The media of course ignored the Mississippi flooding during Katrina and will no doubt ignore it for Isaac. Apparently the people of Mississippi are considered to be true American born citizens, and who the heck cares about them.
The good news is that New Orleans has escaped major flooding up until now.
This image is from Accuweather and was taken around Wednesday early evening. This Biloxi Casino is new because Katrina destroyed the old one apparently. Katrina had a higher water flooding level on land because the same volume of water flowed over a shorter time frame.
Braithwaite and White Ditch in Plaquemines Parish shown in pic at link above.
After wind-driven water spilled over the levee in Plaquemines Parish, state officials said they would cut a hole in it as soon as weather allowed and equipment could be brought to the site.
Read more: Louisiana officials plan to breach levee as Isaac storms inland - Washington Times
Close to 750,000 people are without power in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas, according to power providers Entergy and Cleco.
At 3 a.m. Thursday morning, the city of Slidell began to experience extensive flooding.
At 6 a.m., Parish President Pat Brister and Mayor Drennan called an evacuation for some subdivisions in the south end of the City of Slidell. The evacuation area includes southern Brugier, Olde Town, Dellwood, St. Tammany, Lakeshore Village and Yester Oaks.
There have been rumors that the levee system was breached. Detective Daniel M. Seuzeneau with Slidell Police confirmed this is not the case. “The issue that Slidell is having is that the W-14 Canal, which flows into Lake Pontchartrain, is beginning to overflow,” Seuzeneau said. Due to the fact that there is a strong south wind, the water has nowhere to go.
The parish reports that Bayou Bonfouca is topping the railroad tracks that act as a levee in the City of Slidell. Water is entering the city in an area from Bayou Bonfouca’s banks and from rainfall. Bayou Pattasett is filled and the water is going around the pumping station.
8/30/12 10 a.m. City of Slidell’s TS Isaac update
FLOODING INFORMATION: At this morning’s storm briefing, the National Weather Service advised City of Slidell officials that Tropical Storm Isaac’s storm surge waters have tilted eastward from the Madisonville and Mandeville to the Slidell area as anticipated. South winds pushed much of that water into Slidell throughout the night, which caused the waters in Bayou Bonfouca and Bayou Patassat to rise significantly higher than the city’s pump station, overflowing and flowing around the pump station through the natural waterway that runs beneath the railroad tracks and into the Olde Towne area. As a result, many businesses and residences in Olde Towne have taken on as much as four feet of water.
VOLUNTARY EVACUATION: The continued influx of water is moving toward the south side of the city. This has prompted the mayor to recommend a voluntary evacuation of homes in Southern Brugier, Olde Towne Slidell, Salmen Addition, Lakeshore Village, Dellwood, and Yester Oaks. Homes in adjacent areas are not in the immediate evacuation area, but should continue to monitor updates so they are aware of any additional evacuation recommendations. The Slidell Police Department, St. Tammany Fire Protection District 1 and the Louisiana National Guard are currently assisting with evacuations in these areas.
SHELTER INFORMATION: Creekside Junior High School in Pearl River is serving as a shelter of need, and once that location reaches capacity, Clearwood Junior High School in Slidell will serve as a secondary shelter. Citizens should bring their own supplies as needed. Though it previously was reported that First Baptist Church on Pontchartrain Drive would also open to serve as a shelter, that option will not be available.
ANTICIPATED STORM IMPACT: The flooding has breached Pontchartrain Drive and is flowing into the Salmen addition, following the natural topography and drainage of that area.
Additional bands of rain are anticipated through this afternoon and into this evening. This will continue to impact the current flooding situation. The storm continues to produce winds of 20 to 25 mph, but winds are expected to weaken by 4 p.m. this afternoon. It is predicted that the water will slowly recede through mid afternoon, followed by a more rapid reduction later in the evening.
RELIEF IN SIGHT: The city can anticipate some relief later today as gulf tides are lowering, allowing for some of the bayou water to exit through Lake Pontchartrain. With tides going out, residents in the Palm Lake area can expect to see the flood waters to lower somewhat, but a slight elevation may reoccur when high tide returns later this evening.
Once the bayou waters have receded and the winds have slowed down, the pumping stations can more effectively pump water out of Olde Towne.
ELECTRICITY UPDATE: Mayor Drennan has advised that on a brighter note, CLECO spokesperson David Hursey has advised that CLECO personnel began their assessment early this morning, and it appears that the storm damage is not as bad as initially anticipated. Currently, 57,000 CLECO customers are without power, but crews will begin working to restore power today. It is anticipated that some of the power will be restored relatively quickly as downed trees are removed from power lines and those lines are replaced. Crews will continue to work throughout the night until such time as all power is restored.
NOTE OF APPRECIATION: During the morning briefing, the Mayor commended the Slidell Police Department, St. Tammany Fire Protection District 1, the Louisiana National Guard and city personnel for their tireless efforts toward storm recovery.
“I know the Slidell Police Officers are weary after what seems like a neverending storm,” said Mayor Drennan. “And the St. Tammany Fire Department has been a godsend. We’re blessed to have the National Guard here to assist us. And our crews are also working through the night to help minimize the damage and impact of the storm. I’m incredibly grateful for their hard work.”
ADDITIONAL UPDATES: Officials continue to assess the damage throughout the city and will provide updates as available. The next major update should be provided by 6 p.m. this evening following the afternoon briefing session. Updates are posted on the emergency news section of the city’s website, www.slidell.la.us/emergency.php, on Facebook at “City of Slidell,” and on the city’s emergency news Twitter account, “Slidell SOS.”
Southern Brugier, Olde Towne Slidell, Salmen Addition, Lakeshore Village, Dellwood, and Yester Oaks. Homes in adjacent areas are not in the immediate evacuation area, but should continue to monitor updates so they are aware of any additional evacuation recommendations.
8/30/12, 7 a.m. - City of Slidell update and Flash Flood Warning
Following another assessment, Mayor Drennan is advising that it appears some ground level Olde Towne businesses and residences have taken on as much as two to three feet of water due to the natural drainage flow of Bayou Patassat under the railroad tracks into Olde Towne.
The pump stations at Lee Street and Yester Oaks are functioning and should be able to provide some relief to the south side of town. Many of those streets are navigable at this time.
Mayor Drennan has advised that there is no way to estimate how much water will continue moving from the Olde Towne area to the south side of town. While he has expressed he does not believe the current flooding is threatening the south side subdivisions, he wanted residents in those areas to be aware of the current situation so they can work toward protecting their property and evacuating their homes in areas in which streets are still navigable. He has cautioned, however, that citizens should to be cautious driving through areas with downed trees and powerlines and streets with standing water.
The mayor and city crews will continue to assess the impact of TS Isaac and will provide updates as soon as they become available.
8/30/12, 6:15 a.m. - City of Slidell’s Tropical Storm Isaac update
In atypical Isaac fashion, the majority of the City of Slidell’s flooding situations at present are concentrated in the Olde Towne area. Due to increasing levels in the bayous, the pumping stations are unable to pump the water out as quickly as it is rising. Until such time as those waters recede, the water that has entered Olde Towne will remain. While it appears the has surge stabilized somewhat, the continued rain will add to water already accumulated, increasing the challenge of drainage.
At present, we anticipate some street flooding in those subdivisions on the south side of town, but at present, that street flooding is minimal. There are no confirmations of flooding within those homes.
We will provide additional information as new developments occur.
8/30/12, 5:15 a.m. - City of Slidell’s Tropical Storm Isaac update
Mayor Freddy Drennan has just completed assessment of portions of Slidell and is reporting the following update:
Water is currently backing up into the city through Bayou Pattasat. The water levels in Bayou Bonfouca got so high that it has gone around the pump stations into Bayou Bonfouca, and back up into Slidell through that natural drain. The pumps are currently unable to pump the water out as fast as it’s coming in.
The current flow of wateris building up in the Olde Towne area and flowing southwest toward Dellwood, Yester Oaks and Salmen addition. Many homes and businesses have been flooded and evacuations are currently taking place. It is anticipated that until Bayou Bonfouca recedes, the city will continue to be inundated with water.
We will provide additional updates as new information becomes available.
8/29/12, 5 p.m. - City of Slidell’s Tropical Storm Isaac update
CURFEW: Mayor Freddy Drennan and Police Chief Randy Smith are advising Slidell residents that a curfew will be enforced today and tomorrow, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., to help ensure the safety and protection of local residences and businesses.
TS ISAAC UPDATE - At today’s 4 p.m. briefing, the National Weather Service has advised that Tropical Storm Isaac continues to reduce slightly in strength, and it is moving to the northwest at a slow but steady pace. Slidell can anticipate continued, intermittent rainfall through the spiral banding, with wind speeds in the 45 to 55 mph range and an additional three to five inches of rain expected throughout the night.
The breaks between feeder bands have provided invaluable time for the city’s pumps to clear the streets of water, and the results thus far have been remarkably efficient for the duration of the storm.
FLOODING UPDATE: We have confirmed reports of flooding within Slidell city limits as follows: over four feet in the Palm Lake subdivision area, in both streets and single story residences, and parts of Bayou Liberty Road impassable; flooding on West Hall between St. Tammany Ave. and Chamale, with roads in Chamale partially submerged; and portions of Bayou Lane, including Heritage Park and several apartment complexes near the park. As of the time of this update, there were no additional, confirmed reports of street flooding within the city.
While city officials have been advised that the storm surge may be leveling off at this point, Slidell may continue to experience some backwater issues and sewage backup, and possible flooding of some Olde Towne streets. There remains a possibility that additional water may be pushed up through some of the city’s waterways.
Over the next 12 to 18 hours, the city should see slow but gradual receding of the water flood waters, which will likely last until about noon tomorrow.
CITY WATER AND SEWAGE UPDATE: The city’s sewage system has reached maximum capacity, with no outlet available for pumping. Residents are asked not to flush toilets to help minimize sewage backflow. This does not affect drinking water.
TORNADO WATCH: The area remains under tornado watch until midnight tonight, and there are indications that several small twisters may have passed through a few areas of the city, snapping trees.
POWER UPDATE: CLECO spokesperson David Hursey has advised that there are currently 600,000 residents in southeastern Louisiana without power. As of 3 p.m. today, 54,100 of CLECO’s 79,700 customers were without power, and with continued rains and falling trees, additional outages are anticipated. Crews are on standby to proceed with repairs once the wind dies down, which will likely be sometime Thursday afternoon. At that time, CLECO will assess damage and work to restore power beginning with critical service providers, including hospitals, assisted living facilities, fire and law enforcement facilities, and then residential repairs. It is anticipated that the majority of residential power restoration will begin sometime Friday.
CABLE SERVICE UPDATE: Charter Media spokesperson Jack Francioni has advised that crews are on standby to begin to restore cable services once weather conditions permit.
SLIDELL POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE: Slidell Police Department continues street patrols, and is barricading streets once flooding poses a risk of water being pushed into houses. Chief Smith has again reminded citizens that city ordinances prohibit driving through flooded areas, with steep fines and possible court ordered restitution to individuals whose property is damaged as a result of such actions.
ST. TAMMANY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 1 UPDATE: St. Tammany Fire Protection District 1 has done a remarkable job clearing fallen trees from many streets throughout the city. However, they have advised that they are unable to remove any trees which have fallen on power lines until such time as CLECO can evaluate to determine if the power lines remain hot.
ADDITIONAL UPDATE INFORMATION: City officials will continue to provide updates throughout the night as needed. The next major update will be provided by 10 a.m. Thursday following the morning briefing by all of the agencies working with the city throughout the storm. Updates are available on the city’s website emergency information page, www.slidell.la.us/emergency.php, on the “City of Slidell” Facebook page and on “SlidellSOS” on Twitter.
From Tangipahoa Parish Government:
Mississippi Emergency Management has notified GOHSEP and Tangipahoa Parish Government that the dam at Lake Tangipahoa at Percy Quinn State Park is failing.
Tangipahoa Parish President Gordon Burgess is calling for a mandatory evacuation of all areas along the Tangipahoa River.
After Isaac in the Lower 9th Ward, sweating and waiting for normalcy, food and water
August 30, 2012, 11:04 AM
excerpts from nola.com
The Times-Picayune
In the Lower 9th Ward Thursday morning, Dawn Mosely excitedly recounted how Hurricane Isaac’s wind toppled the oak tree at St. Claude Avenue and Lizardi Street. The thick limbs snagged the power lines, pulling down a utility pole into the roof of her home above a beauty supply store.
Today, traffic passed the occasional tree that fell during the storm. Like across the metro area, the 9th Ward was without electricity.
People like Mosely were waiting for some normalcy - and food and water.
Hugging her 11-month-old grand daughter, Demi Riley, Mosely hit up passing Louisiana Army National Guard troops with the 241st Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, which ventured out today to document the missions troops were given in Isaac’s wake.
All Mosely saw were soldiers. She assumed they had MREs, or Meals, Ready to Eat, which she called “military food.” She had no food, she said. The soldiers had nothing to offer.
Warren Hollis, who is Riley’s father, rode out the storm at Tulane Medical Center, where he works. He returned to his neighborhood and joined the discussion about their lack of food or water. He, like Mosely, automatically equated soldiers with sustenance.
That’s because, under President Bush, once the soldiers were allowed in to help, they had food and water.
I used to buy food and water before storms, albeit stuff that would keep for the three plus days we were told it would be before we could count on help. Somehow that three days for help message has been lost.
Even when the Alabama tornado outbreak happened, we had enough food in the house for a few days... only had to go buy ice. And of course there was no warning for that.
These people could be starving and they’ll never blame Obama.
Yes and no. The Seventh Ward, where I saw an interview yesterday, was eye opening. The “we gots to rely on ourselves” attitude was there. I thought it had vanished from New Orleans. It seems the people there have come to the realization that the government talks a good game, but in the end, they are the ones who are dead, or hot and hungry if they don’t take care of themselves.
Everybody I know are stocked for weeks, not just days.
It's real hard to find sympathy for people that don't, it's just a thing to do and a normal way of life down here.
Once every 10 years or so, you're going to need them.
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