Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 3 at 7:31PM CDT until May 12 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 3, 2025 - 5:31pm
Expires:
May 4, 2025 - 9:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Mississippi River At Reserve affecting St. John The Baptist, St.
Charles and St. James 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 Pointe Coupee,
West Feliciana and East Baton Rouge Parishes.
For the Lower Mississippi River...including Red River Landing, Baton
Rouge, Donaldsonville, Reserve...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Baton Rouge.
* WHEN...Until Monday, May 12.
* IMPACTS...At 43.0 feet, Shipping and industrial activities are
significantly affected. Unprotected low-lying areas will be
flooded and agricultural operations will be impacted on the west
side of the river. The city of Baton Rouge is protected by levees
at this level.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 42.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 29.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Monday, May 12.
- Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
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 Sunday morning at 1145 AM CDT.
Area Description:
East Baton Rouge, LA; West Baton Rouge, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA