Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 10:43AM CDT until May 13 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 25, 2025 - 8:43am
Expires:
April 26, 2025 - 12:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended 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 West Baton Rouge and
East Baton Rouge Parishes.
Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting Pointe Coupee,
East Baton Rouge and West Feliciana 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 Tuesday, May 13.
* 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 9:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 40.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 29.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 42.0
feet Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
Monday, May 12.
- 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 late tonight at 245 AM CDT.
Area Description:
East Baton Rouge, LA; West Baton Rouge, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA