Flood Warning issued April 29 at 10:45AM CDT until May 12 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

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

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,
West Feliciana and East Baton Rouge Parishes.

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

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

For the Lower Mississippi River…including Red River Landing, Baton
Rouge, Donaldsonville, Reserve…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 9:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 42.1 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 29.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 42.4
feet Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
Sunday, May 11.
– Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood