Flood Warning issued May 27 at 8:31PM CDT until June 12 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

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

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

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

* WHERE…Mississippi River at Red River Landing.

* WHEN…Until Thursday, June 12.

* IMPACTS…At 51.0 feet, All river islands along the reach from Red
River Landing to Baton Rouge will be inundated. Recreational camps
and river bottom farm land will be under water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 7:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 50.8 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 46.0 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 50.9 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 51.4
feet early Monday morning. It will then fall below flood
stage Thursday, June 12.
– Flood stage is 48.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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