Straddling the Mississippi River in southern Louisiana, New Orleans is a relatively small city home to numerous diverse neighborhoods. Though the city's lively districts took a significant hit ...

Most people are shocked at just how extensive the Katrina inundation of New Orleans was (see map below). In the second map offered, zoom in on your part of the U.S. to see how much of your area ...

A historic American city could soon vanish as ... weight of local buildings and roads. New Orleans joins a growing list of coastal cities throughout the US that scientists warn are in danger ...

At the southern reach of the United States map, and about 50 percent below sea level, lies New Orleans. It’s a predominantly ...

Note that the blue outline only shows flooding in New Orleans proper; additional flooding occurred in certain suburbs. To see the flood extent in your area, click and drag on the map until your ...