Flood Warning issued May 10 at 11:59AM CDT until May 23 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

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

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

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 West Feliciana,
Pointe Coupee and East Baton Rouge Parishes.

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

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

* WHERE…Mississippi River at Donaldsonville.

* WHEN…Until Friday, May 23.

* IMPACTS…At 27.0 feet, Navigation becomes difficult for smaller
river craft. Safety precautions for river traffic are urged.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 11:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 28.7 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 23.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Friday, May 23 and continue falling to 22.0 feet Saturday,
June 07.
– Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood