Flood Warning issued May 4 at 11:35AM CDT until May 9 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…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE…Mississippi River at Reserve.

* WHEN…Until early Friday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 23.4 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.5
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
Friday morning.
– Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood