…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…Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE…Mississippi River at Baton Rouge.
* WHEN…Until Sunday, May 11.
* IMPACTS…At 43.0 feet, Shipping and industrial activities are
significantly affected. Unprotected low-lying areas will be
flooded and agricultural operations will be impacted on the west
side of the river. The city of Baton Rouge is protected by levees
at this level.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 9:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 40.4 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 29.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 42.0
feet Thursday, May 1st. The river is expected to fall below
flood stage Saturday, May 10th.
– Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood