Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:23AM CDT until May 4 at 8:12AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana…

Mississippi River At Baton Rouge affecting West Baton Rouge and
East Baton Rouge Parishes.

Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting East Baton Rouge,
West Feliciana and Pointe Coupee Parishes.

For the Lower Mississippi River…including Baton Rouge, Red River
Landing…Major flooding is forecast.

* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE…Mississippi River at Red River Landing.

* WHEN…Until Sunday, May 04.

* IMPACTS…At 58.0 feet, Angola farmland on the left bank becomes
inundated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 53.0 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 46.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 57.5
feet Friday, April 25th. The river is expected to fall below
flood stage Saturday, May 3rd.
– Flood stage is 48.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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