Cars that were abandoned on the interstate were taken to the City's impound lot.

How to get your car back if it was towed due to flooding

Several residents left their cars behind Saturday due to heavy flooding.Right now, the city of New Orleans is advising drivers to retrieve their cars from the middle of the roadway. Some cars have already been towed by Public Works and the New Orleans Police Department to the side of the roadway.Cars abandoned on the interstate were taken to the city's impound lot, but residents can retrieve their cars free of charge. The lot is at 400 N. Claiborne Ave. Owners must present an ID to pick up their cars from the lot. The lot hours are 7 a.m. -1 a.m.The city is advising all drivers to move their abandoned vehicles by midnight.Keep up with local news, weather and current events with the WDSU app here. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news right in your inbox. Click here to sign up!

Several residents left their cars behind Saturday due to heavy flooding.

Right now, the city of New Orleans is advising drivers to retrieve their cars from the middle of the roadway. Some cars have already been towed by Public Works and the New Orleans Police Department to the side of the roadway.


Cars abandoned on the interstate were taken to the city's impound lot, but residents can retrieve their cars free of charge. The lot is at 400 N. Claiborne Ave. Owners must present an ID to pick up their cars from the lot. The lot hours are 7 a.m. -1 a.m.

The city is advising all drivers to move their abandoned vehicles by midnight.

Keep up with local news, weather and current events with the WDSU app here. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news right in your inbox. Click here to sign up!