New Orleans Councilman Giarrusso on Wednesday's widespread street flooding

New Orleans City Councilman Joe Giarrusso addresses public concerns about the Sewerage and Water Board's drainage system after extreme flooding Wednesday morning. Downpours that began during the Wednesday morning commute caused multiple streets, cars and businesses to take on water around the city, proving to be the first major flooding event of 2020. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for parts of Orleans and Jefferson as heavy thunderstorms rolled over the area. In the span of about four hours, more than three inches of rain fell in some areas, including Downtown New Orleans. 3.38 inches of rain were recorded at the Lakefront Airport and 2.75 inches were reported at the New Orleans Airport (MSY) According to Streetwise NOLA, which maps flooded streets reported around New Orleans, more than 100 streets were partially or completely covered with water by 9 a.m. SEE MORE: https://www.wwltv.com/article/weather...