...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY, MAY 12... * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Baton Rouge. * WHEN...Until Monday, May 12. * 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 Thursday the stage was 42.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 29.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 42.3 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Monday, May 12. - Flood stage is 35.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&
