Flood Warning issued May 8 at 12:09PM CDT until May 12 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

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

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

Mississippi River At Donaldsonville affecting Ascension Parish.

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

Mississippi River At Baton Rouge affecting West Baton Rouge and
East Baton Rouge Parishes.

Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting West Feliciana,
East Baton Rouge and Pointe Coupee Parishes.

For the Lower Mississippi River…including Red River Landing, Baton
Rouge, Donaldsonville, Reserve, New Orleans…Major flooding is
forecast.

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

* WHERE…Mississippi River at Reserve.

* WHEN…Until early Monday morning.

* IMPACTS…At 22.0 feet, Marine and industrial interests along the
river, upstream barge operators, and facilities are impacted.
Navigation will become difficult for smaller river craft. Safety
precautions for river traffic are urged.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 22.5 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is falling and is expected to fall below
flood stage Sunday evening.
– Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood