Flood Warning issued April 28 at 10:18AM CDT until May 9 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

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

Mississippi River At Reserve affecting St. James, St. John The
Baptist and St. Charles 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 is extended 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…Major flooding is forecast.

* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE…Mississippi River at Reserve.

* WHEN…Until Friday, May 09.

* IMPACTS…At 24.0 feet, Slow-bell procedures will be enacted for
river transportation.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 9:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 23.4 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river will oscillate above flood stage with a
maximum value of 23.8 feet Thursday evening. It will fall
below flood stage Friday, May 09.
– Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood