Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 27 at 10:44AM CDT until June 12 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 27, 2025 - 8:44am
Expires:
May 28, 2025 - 12:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
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, New Orleans...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* 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 9:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 50.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 46.0 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
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 late tonight at 245 AM CDT.
Area Description:
East Baton Rouge, LA; Pointe Coupee, LA; West Feliciana, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA