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New Orleans floods so easily because it is 5 to in some places over 20 feet below sea level. And, the whole of New Orleans is shaped like a bowl. So, water easily collects in the "center" of the bowl.
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What state is New Orleans in?
New Orleans is in the state of Louisiana
Does Louisiana have any sports teams?
Yes, they do. Their professional sports teams include the New Orleans Saints (NFL) and the New Orleans Pelicans (NBA).
What battle was fought after the war of1812 was officially over?
Battle of New Orleans
What football team does the city of New Orleans have?
New Orleans has an NFL (National Football League) team called the New Orleans Saints.
What sea port did the US gain through the Louisiana Purchase?
The United States gained the New Orleans seaport
What natural disasters begin with the letter n?
New Orleans flood in May, 1995
How much did New Orleans flood?
Various levees around the city burst under pressure of the water. Causing some parts of New Orleans to flood.
How do you use flood in a sentence?
"the flood struck New Orleans"
How many new Orleans flood victims were moved to Texas?
over 1 million
Who were the first settlers in New Orleans?
Tom preson when he caused the boscastle flood
Can you write a sentence using the word were?
We were in New Orleans just before the flood.
Where can you get a flood elevation certificate for new Orleans?
Try your county planning office. Here in PA the office is located at the court house. Our Planning office has all flood zones and flood elevations. Hope this helps.
Why did new oreleans flood?
An estimated 80 percent of New Orleans was under water, up to 20 feet deep in places. the levees broke
Is News Orleans considered a flood zone?
yes
Why would the people of new Orleans keep axes in the attics?
It is a precaution that people who live in flood risk areas take--keeping an axe handy in the attic-- so they can hack their way to the roof in case rising flood waters trap them under the eaves.
Where did the New Orleans settlement lived?
the new orleans settlement lived in new orleans.
What is an example of Floodplain?
A flood plain is a piece of land around a lake or river... example is Land around Lake Superior.
