Flood Warning issued May 31 at 7:22PM CDT until June 17 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

…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

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