Active AlertsLabarre, LA

Flood Warning
Issued at Tue 10:44 AM Apr. 23
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drivecars through flooded areas.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 late tonight at 445 AM CDT.

Description

...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.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Mississippi River at Red River Landing.* WHEN...Until Thursday morning.* IMPACTS...At 48.0 feet, Access roads will be inundated andevacuation of all river islands must be complete. Protection ofpeople and property in the river bottom land on the river side ofthe levees must be complete.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 9:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 48.2 feet.- Bankfull stage is 46.0 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stageearly Thursday morning.- Flood stage is 48.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood