News & Stories Francine brought significant flooding in New Orleans Eva Tesfaye September 12, 2024 / 1:46 pm Francine made landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday as a Category 2 hurricane. It caused surprise flooding in New Orleans as water levels were already high before the storm hit. Why you can trust KUOW Recommended Stories Late-summer heat wave bakes Western Washington — but not for long September 06, 2024 July 2024 was third warmest on record for Seattle August 01, 2024 Rare rain hits Washington ahead of 'intense and widespread heat' across the west July 29, 2024