Authorities may breach levees to release water
Louisiana Governor, Bobby Jindal, said authorities may intentionally breach some of the levees to release the build up of water. He added: the National Guard is on site with ten boats to assist in the search and rescue with unconfirmed reports that between 9 and 40 people need rescuing in the east.
A total of 8,200 of the National Guard are patrolling the area.
Curfew in force as Isaac is downgraded to tropical storm
A dusk-to-dawn curfew is in force in New Orleans tonight after Hurricane Isaac brought flooding and stranded dozens of people.
Hurricane Isaac arrives exactly 7 years after Katrina
With mean winds of 80mph and higher gusts, flooding is the biggest threat as Hurricane Isaac pushes up through Louisiana.
Hurricane Isaac hits Louisiana seven years after Katrina
New Orleans has been left with localised flooding and 70% of people are without power as Hurricane Isaac passes up Louisiana.