Flood Warning issued May 4 at 11:35AM CDT until May 11 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

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

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

* WHAT…Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE…Mississippi River at Donaldsonville.

* WHEN…Until Sunday, May 11.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 11:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 30.7 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 23.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 30.7
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
Sunday, May 11.
– Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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