Active AlertsIrene, LA

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drivecars through flooded areas.Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Clickon the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.The next statement will be issued later this evening.late tonight at145 AM CDT.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inLouisiana...Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting West Feliciana,East Baton Rouge and Pointe Coupee Parishes.For the Lower Mississippi River...including Red River Landing...Minor flooding is forecast.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Mississippi River at Red River Landing.* WHEN...Until Wednesday, June 12.* IMPACTS...At 51.0 feet, All river islands along the reach from RedRiver Landing to Baton Rouge will be inundated. Recreational campsand river bottom farm land will be under water.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 50.6 feet.- Bankfull stage is 46.0 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stageWednesday, June 12 and continue falling to 43.9 feet Tuesday,June 25.- Flood stage is 48.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood