New Orleans streets flood as 3 inches of rain an hour causes storm drains to bubble

On Sunday, heavy rain in Mid-City New Orleans pushed water into the streets and caused storm drains to bubble.

A clip from WDSU chief meteorologist Scot Pilié (@scotpilie_wx) included a warning to “Watch for flash flooding!”

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The TikTok shows Pilié on Bank Street as rain fell at about 3 inches per hour and water pooled in the roadway.

@scotpilie_wx Streets starting to fill with water in Mid-City and other parts of the New Orleans Metro. Watch for flash flooding! @WDSU News ♬ original sound – Scot Pilié…

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