Based on weather, grid, and outage data for zip code 70112
Orleans Parish, LA
Higher outage risk than 100% of U.S. counties
New Orleans was devastated by Hurricane Katrina (2005) and Hurricane Ida (2021). The city sits below sea level, making it uniquely vulnerable to hurricane damage.
Below-sea-level elevation and reliance on pumping stations means flooding is a constant threat during any significant rain event.
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