Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 7:28PM CDT until May 12 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 2, 2025 - 5:28pm
Expires:
May 3, 2025 - 9:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Mississippi River At Reserve affecting St. James, St. John The
Baptist and St. Charles Parishes.
Mississippi River At Donaldsonville affecting Ascension Parish.
Mississippi River At Baton Rouge affecting West Baton Rouge and
East Baton Rouge Parishes.
Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting West Feliciana,
Pointe Coupee and East Baton Rouge Parishes.
For the Lower Mississippi River...including Red River Landing, Baton
Rouge, Donaldsonville, Reserve...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Donaldsonville.
* WHEN...Until Monday, May 12.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 30.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 23.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Sunday, May 11.
- Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click
on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 1130 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Ascension, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA