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River Flood Warning
Issued: 1:00 AM May. 5, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS 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 7:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 41.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 29.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 41.8 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Monday, May 12. - Flood stage is 35.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&
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