Flood Warning issued April 29 at 7:35PM CDT until May 9 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Flood Warning

Category
Met
Severity
Severe
Certainty
Observed
Urgency
Immediate
Description 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...

Mississippi River At Reserve affecting St. Charles, St. James and
St. John The Baptist Parishes.

Mississippi River At Donaldsonville affecting Ascension Parish.

Mississippi River At Baton Rouge affecting East Baton Rouge and
West Baton Rouge Parishes.

Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting East Baton Rouge,
West Feliciana and Pointe Coupee Parishes.

For the Lower Mississippi River...including Red River Landing, Baton
Rouge, Donaldsonville, Reserve, New Orleans...Major flooding is
forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Reserve.

* WHEN...Until Friday, May 09.

* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Slow-bell procedures will be enacted for
river transportation.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 23.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.7
feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood
stage Friday, May 09.
- Flood stage is 22.0 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 Wednesday morning at 1145 AM CDT.
Area Description
St. Charles, LA; St. James, LA; St. John The Baptist, LA
Sent
04/29/2025 19:35
Effective
04/29/2025 19:35
Onset
04/29/2025 19:35
Expires
04/30/2025 11:45
Ends
05/09/2025 10:00
Sender Name
NWS New Orleans LA
Affected Zones