Active AlertsRed Oak, 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 Sunday morning at 1015 AM CDT.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inLouisiana...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...Minor flooding is forecast.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Mississippi River at Red River Landing.* WHEN...Until Thursday, May 30.* 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 7:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 50.4 feet.- Bankfull stage is 46.0 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 51.5feet Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stageThursday, May 30.- Flood stage is 48.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood