Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West

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

Latest News

The SLFPA-W welcomed Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Tim Temple and other insurance industry representatives to our West Closure Complex for a tour of the facility and discussion on the importance of flood protection for our residents and businesses. Thank you to Governor Jeff Landry, Commissioner Temple and these representatives for the opportunity to demonstrate the value provided by investing in flood protection. ...

Wednesday October 14th

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SLFPA-W has continued to monitor Hurricane Isaias as it heads towards the Gulf Coast. Due to the current forecast, we do not anticipate any gate closures at this time. Our thoughts are with our neighbors on the gulf coast as they prepare for Isaias' landfall. ...

Friday October 9th

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SLFPA-W is monitoring the development of Tropical Storm Isaias in the Gulf. We are in communication with our federal, state, and local partners and, if necessary, we are prepared to activate our system in the event of potentially elevated tides.

For information on gate closure status, you can visit slfpaw.org/floodgates where you can monitor status and sign up for text alerts. ...

Wednesday October 7th

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Last week our mowing crews were in English Turn, and this week we will be in Waggaman. Keep an eye out for our crews as you drive on River Road. ...

Monday October 5th

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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

10/15/2026 at 7:10 pm

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.

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