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 West Bank Flood Protection Authority is monitoring Potential Tropical Cyclone One as it moves along the Texas coast. We are communicating with our Federal, State, and local partners and are prepared to respond to the event if necessary.

For the most up to date information on the status of the storm, please visit the Nation Hurricane Center's website linked below.

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Wednesday June 17th

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Our mowing crews are currently in Waggaman working their way towards Avondale and Bridge City. Keep an eye out for our crews as you drive on River Road. ... See MoreSee Less

Tuesday June 16th

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The levee in Gretna was the place to be last night. Here is a video showing the America 250 drone show presented by Jefferson Parish as well as many partners throughout the Parish such as the City of Gretna. ... See MoreSee Less

Monday June 15th

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When storms or flooding threaten the West Bank, the SLFPAW works to ensure our flood protection system is ready to perform.

Levee lifts, like the ones pictured, are one important part of that work, strengthening and maintaining the system so it can continue protecting the communities, businesses and infrastructure we serve. ... See MoreSee Less

Friday June 12th

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More News

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

06/17/2026 at 4:06 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.