…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana…
Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting East Baton Rouge,
West Feliciana and Pointe Coupee Parishes.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE…Mississippi River at Red River Landing.
* WHEN…Until Tuesday, June 17.
* 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 6:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 50.9 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 46.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 51.2
feet Tuesday evening. It will then fall below flood stage
Monday, June 16.
– Flood stage is 48.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood