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Flood Warning issued May 19 at 7:48PM CDT until June 1 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inLouisiana...Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting East Baton Rouge,Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana Parishes.For the Lower Mississippi River...including Red River Landing, BatonRouge, Donaldsonville, Reserve, New Orleans...Minor flooding isforecast.* 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 6:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 50.8 feet.- Bankfull stage is 46.0 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 51.1feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below floodstage Friday, May 31.- 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 Monday morning at 1000 AM CDT.

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