Flood Warning issued May 11 at 3:26PM CDT until May 23 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

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

Mississippi River At Donaldsonville affecting Ascension Parish.

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

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

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…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 2:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 28.0 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 23.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Friday, May 23 and continue falling to 22.2 feet Sunday, June
08.
– Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood