…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 minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE…Mississippi River at Reserve.
* WHEN…Until Thursday, May 08.
* IMPACTS…At 24.0 feet, Slow-bell procedures will be enacted for
river transportation.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 9:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 22.2 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.5
feet Thursday, May 1st. The river is expected to fall below
flood stage Thursday, May 8th.
– Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood