Flood Warning

Locations Affected

Darrow, LA ∙ Iberville, LA ∙ Lemannville, LA ∙ Modeste, LA ∙ Sunshine, LA ∙ Donaldsonville, LA ∙ Geismar, LA ∙ Romeville, LA ∙ Plaquemine, LA ∙ Carville, LA

Headline

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...
Mississippi River At Donaldsonville affecting Ascension Parish.
For the Lower Mississippi River...including Red River Landing, Baton Rouge, Donaldsonville, Reserve, New Orleans...Major flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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 415 AM CDT.
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Full Alert Message

Flood Statement National Weather Service New Orleans LA 1214 PM CDT Mon Apr 21 2025 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Mississippi River At Donaldsonville affecting Ascension Parish. For the Lower Mississippi River...including Red River Landing, Baton Rouge, Donaldsonville, Reserve, New Orleans...Major flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 415 AM CDT. && ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY, MAY 05... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Donaldsonville. * WHEN...Until Monday, May 05. * IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, Navigation becomes difficult for smaller river craft. Safety precautions for river traffic are urged. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 27.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 23.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 29.5 feet Tuesday, April 29. It will then fall below flood stage Monday, May 05. - Flood stage is 27.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && LAT...LON 3009 9079 3001 9087 3032 9130 3035 9113

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