…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 Pointe Coupee,
West Feliciana and East Baton Rouge Parishes.
For the Lower Mississippi River…including Baton Rouge, Red River
Landing…Minor flooding is forecast.
* 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 9:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 36.5 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 29.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Saturday, May 24.
– Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood