Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 9:03PM CDT until May 11 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 24, 2025 - 7:03pm
Expires:
April 25, 2025 - 11:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Mississippi River At Reserve affecting St. James, St. Charles and
St. John The Baptist 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, New Orleans...Major flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Baton Rouge.
* WHEN...Until Sunday, May 11.
* 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 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 40.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 29.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 42.0
feet Thursday, May 01. It will then fall below flood stage
Saturday, May 10.
- Flood stage is 35.0 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 Friday afternoon at 115 PM CDT.
Area Description:
East Baton Rouge, LA; West Baton Rouge, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA