Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West

To protect West Bank homes and businesses by ensuring that our flood protection system functions as designed.

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Levee maintenance goes beyond the levee itself.

Settlement can also affect the batture, the land between the levee and the river. In these photos, our heavy equipment crew is adding fill to a low section to improve drainage and keep the area accessible for routine maintenance.

It is one of the many ways our team works year-round to keep the flood protection system ready to perform when called upon. ... See MoreSee Less

Friday July 17th

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Here’s the next tip in our hurricane season safety series. Throughout the season, we’re sharing important guidance from the National Weather Service to help West Bank residents and businesses stay prepared for any storms or threats that may come our way.

Prepping for storms takes time and resources, which you may not always have. If you are preparing on a budget or on the fly, you can use these simple and helpful tips to protect yourself from a potential threat using everyday items that might be found around your home. ... See MoreSee Less

Wednesday July 15th

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Last week our mowing crews completed mowing the levees in the English Turn area and we will be moving to the Donner Canal levee behind Holmes Blvd and on to the levees in Waggaman this week. Keep an eye out for our crews as you drive. ... See MoreSee Less

Monday July 13th

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We recently enjoyed visits with the West Jefferson Civic Coalition and Westminster Park Civic Association, where we shared the latest on the work the West Bank Flood Protection Authority has done to prepare for the 2026 Hurricane Season and our continued efforts to keep the residents and businesses of the West Bank safe from river flooding and storm surge year-round.

Thank you to both of these groups for having us. We are always willing to visit with our community and share our mission. If you're interested in having us visit your next meeting, please feel free to reach out. ... See MoreSee Less

Friday July 10th

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More News

Floodgate status may not be updated immediately. For the most current information, please subscribe to text alerts using the link above.

Gate Status

Bayou Segnette Sector Gate

OPEN

Highway 45 – Barataria Boulevard - WH03

OPEN

West Closure Complex Sector Gate

OPEN

Bayou Segnette Boat Launch – Floodgate BS03, BS04 & BS05

OPEN

Harvey Canal Complex Sector Gate

OPEN

Boomtown Casino – Floodgate HC29 & HC30

OPEN

07/18/2026 at 11:07 am

PERMITS

When Is A Levee Permit Required?
No construction within six feet of the landside toe of any levee is allowed. Applicants may request that SLFPA – West review their requests. Each request must fully comply with all plan requirements to enable adequate review of the request.

SOLICITATIONS

PUBLIC INFORMATION REQUESTS

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West (SLFPA-W)
SLFPA-W Public Records Request Form

History

SLFPA-W is responsible for flood protection west of the Mississippi River in all of Orleans Parish (Algiers) and the most populated areas of Jefferson Parish, including 80 miles of levees and floodwalls, 3 sector gates and 3 pump stations, and the operation and maintenance of the West Closure Complex (WCC) in Plaquemines Parish.