Flood Warning issued May 14 at 7:30PM CDT until May 25 at 7:00PM 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 Baton Rouge affecting East Baton Rouge and
West Baton Rouge Parishes.

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

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

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Baton Rouge.

* WHEN...Until Sunday, May 25.

* IMPACTS...At 38.0 feet, River traffic and industrial activity on
the river side of the levees will be greatly affected.
Navigational safety regulations will be strictly enforced.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 37.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 29.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 6:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 37.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Sunday, May 25 and continue falling to 27.9 feet Wednesday,
June 11.
- 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 Thursday morning at 1130 AM CDT.
Area Description
East Baton Rouge, LA; West Baton Rouge, LA
Sent
05/14/2025 19:30
Effective
05/14/2025 19:30
Onset
05/14/2025 19:30
Expires
05/15/2025 11:30
Ends
05/25/2025 19:00
Sender Name
NWS New Orleans LA
Affected Zones