…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana…
Mississippi River At Reserve affecting St. Charles, St. James and
St. John The Baptist Parishes.
Mississippi River At Donaldsonville affecting Ascension Parish.
Mississippi River At Baton Rouge affecting West Baton Rouge and
East Baton Rouge Parishes.
Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting Pointe Coupee,
East Baton Rouge and West Feliciana 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 Tuesday, May 13.
* 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 Friday the stage was 40.9 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 29.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 42.0
feet Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
Monday, May 12.
– Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood