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Sewerage and Water Board Storm Report: May 8-9, 2026

Original title: REPORT - OF KAITLIN TYMRAK, P.E., INTERIM GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT, SEWERAGE AND WATER BOARD OF NEW ORLEANS Brief: Submitting the Sewerage and Water Board legislative storm report for the two severe thunderstorm warnings and one flash flood warning that was issued during May 8-9, 2026, pursuant to La. R.S. § 33.4091, Section F. Annotation: RECEIVED.

May 21, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This report fulfills a legal requirement for the Sewerage and Water Board to document its operational response to two severe thunderstorm warnings and one flash flood warning issued in May 2026.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans

The agency is legally required to compile and submit reports following specific weather events.

New Orleans Residents

Residents are the primary users of the water and drainage systems monitored during these weather events.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 21, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans submitted a required report detailing system performance during severe weather events that occurred on May 8 and 9, 2026.

Key Facts

  • The Sewerage and Water Board submitted a report covering weather events from May 8-9, 2026.
  • The report covers two severe thunderstorm warnings and one flash flood warning.
  • The submission is mandated by Louisiana Revised Statute § 33.4091, Section F.
  • The report was filed as File TMP-2368.
  • The report was introduced to the City Council on May 14, 2026.
  • The document status is listed as Consent Agenda.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was this report submitted?
It is a mandatory filing required by state law ( § 33.4091) whenever specific severe weather warnings are issued.
What weather events are covered in this report?
The report covers two severe thunderstorm warnings and one flash flood warning that occurred on May 8 and 9, 2026.

Why It Matters

This report fulfills a legal requirement for the Sewerage and Water Board to document its operational response to two severe thunderstorm warnings and one flash flood warning issued in May 2026.

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Mandatory Storm Reporting

The document highlights the existence of a specific state-mandated reporting mechanism for the Sewerage and Water Board following severe weather.

Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans

Connected Entities

organizationSewerage and Water Board of New Orleans“The agency responsible for submitting the storm report”Map →
otherLa. R.S. § 33.4091, Section F“The state law requiring the submission of this storm report”Map →
organizationNew Orleans City Council“The body that received the report”Map →
personKaitlin Tymrak“Interim General Superintendent of the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans”Map →

Sources

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