Full Notification

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Mississippi River At Donaldsonville affecting Ascension Parish Mississippi River At Reserve affecting St. Charles...St. James and St. John The Baptist Parishes The Flood Warning continues for The Mississippi River At Reserve.

* from Thursday afternoon until further notice.

* At 7:00 PM Friday the stage was 17.8 feet.

* Moderate flooding is forecast.

* Flood stage is 22.0 feet.

* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Thursday afternoon and continue to rise to near 24.0 feet by Saturday January 9th.

* Impact...At 22.0 feet...Marine and industrial interests along the river, upstream barge operators, and facilities are impacted. Navigation will become difficult for smaller river craft. Safety precautions for river traffic are urged. &&

* AFFECTED AREAS: ST. CHARLES ... ST. JAMES ... ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

Instructions:

Forecast crests are based upon rainfall that has occurred along with anticipated rain for the next 12 hours. Adjustments to the forecasts will be made if additional heavy rainfall occurs. Do not drive cars through flooded areas. Remember, two feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles including pickups. Turn around and don`t drown! A followup product will be issued later. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, local TV and radio stations...or your cable provider, for the latest information. The latest graphical hydrologic information can also be found at Weather.Gov.