…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana…
Mississippi River At Reserve affecting St. John The Baptist, St.
James 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, 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 1:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 42.0 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 29.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Monday, May 12 and continue falling to 20.1 feet Saturday,
May 31.
– Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood