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Flood Warning issued May 19 at 9:51AM CDT until June 1 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers inLouisiana...Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting East Baton Rouge,Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana Parishes.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Mississippi River at Red River Landing.* WHEN...Until Saturday, June 01.* 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 8:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 50.6 feet.- Bankfull stage is 46.0 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 51.0feet tomorrow morning then begin falling.- Flood stage is 48.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodCaution 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 midnight CDT.

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