Flood Warning issued May 16 at 7:26PM CDT until May 25 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

…The Flood Warning continues 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 West Feliciana,
East Baton Rouge and Pointe Coupee Parishes.

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

* WHERE…Mississippi River at Baton Rouge.

* WHEN…Until Sunday, May 25.

* IMPACTS…At 36.0 feet, River traffic and industrial activity on
the river side of the levees will be greatly affected.
Navigational safety regulations will be strictly enforced.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 6:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 36.6 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 29.0 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 6:00 PM CDT Friday was 36.7 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Sunday, May 25 and continue falling to 27.3 feet Friday, June
13.
– Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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