Our System
Learn about the flood protection infrastructure that keeps Greater New Orleans safe
Overview
The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East (SLFPA-E) manages flood protection infrastructure for the Greater New Orleans area. Our system includes levees, floodgates, pump stations, and complex structures that work together to protect our community from flooding caused by hurricanes, tropical storms, and other weather events.
System Map
Interactive map showing levee alignments, floodgates, pump stations, and complex structures across the SLFPA-E flood protection system. Click on features for more information.
Source: SLFPA-E GIS Data (Centerline and Structures Shapefiles)
System at a Glance
Infrastructure Readiness
Overall System Status
Last updated: March 2026
Operations are performing as intended. Risks are known, managed, and within tolerance. No immediate leadership action required beyond routine oversight.
There is a developing risk, constraint, or gap that requires leadership attention, monitoring, or mitigation. The system is still functioning, but without action it could degrade.
There is a material risk to mission, safety, compliance, or public confidence that requires immediate executive action, Board awareness, or resource reallocation. Mission performance is degraded or at risk.
Stay Informed
Real-Time Alerts
Get notified about floodgate operations, road closures, river levels, and high tide events. Operations issues Rave alerts for maintenance work and any activity that may affect travel through structures.
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How Flood Protection Works
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Educational Content
Explanation of how the various components of the flood protection system work together to protect the Greater New Orleans area.
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