…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana…
Mississippi River At Donaldsonville affecting Ascension Parish.
For the Lower Mississippi River…including Red River Landing, Baton
Rouge, Donaldsonville, Reserve, New Orleans…Major flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE…Mississippi River at Donaldsonville.
* WHEN…Until Monday, May 05.
* IMPACTS…At 27.0 feet, Navigation becomes difficult for smaller
river craft. Safety precautions for river traffic are urged.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 11:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 27.3 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 23.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 29.5
feet Tuesday, April 29. It will then fall below flood stage
Monday, May 05.
– Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood