Flood Warning issued April 24 at 10:47AM CDT until May 10 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana…

Mississippi River At Reserve affecting St. John The Baptist, St.
Charles and St. James Parishes.

Mississippi River At Donaldsonville affecting Ascension Parish.

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

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

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

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 moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE…Mississippi River at Donaldsonville.

* WHEN…Until Saturday, May 10.

* IMPACTS…At 27.0 feet, Navigation becomes difficult for smaller
river craft. Safety precautions for river traffic are urged.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 29.1 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 23.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 31.0
feet Thursday, May 1st. The river is expected to fall below
flood stage Friday, May 9th.
– Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood