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Levee Failure at Sauvé's Crevasse
- When
- May 1849
- Where
- Sauvé's Crevasse
A Mississippi River levee failure occurred in May 1849, flooding much of New Orleans. The river reached its highest level in twenty-one years, causing significant inundation.
The crevasse occurred at a plantation belonging to Pierre Sauvé in Jefferson Parish, seventeen miles upriver from New Orleans. The extreme water levels led to the breach, resulting in widespread flooding of the city and surrounding areas.
Sources
- Sauvé's Crevasse Wikipedia, revision of 2026-02-26
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