Flood Warning issued April 27 at 11:16AM CDT until May 12 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

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

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

Mississippi River At Donaldsonville affecting Ascension Parish.

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

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

Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting East Baton Rouge,
Pointe Coupee 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 Monday, May 12.

* 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 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 41.9 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 29.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 42.5
feet Thursday, May 1st. It will then fall below flood stage
Sunday, May 11th.
– Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood