Camp C, LA Weather Warnings

Flood Warning issued June 11 at 7:51PM CDT until June 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana... Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting Pointe Coupee, East Baton Rouge and West Feliciana Parishes. For the Lower Mississippi River...including Red River Landing, Baton Rouge, Donaldsonville, Reserve, New Orleans...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Red River Landing. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 51.0 feet, All river islands along the reach from Red River Landing to Baton Rouge will be inundated. Recreational camps and river bottom farm land will be under water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 49.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 46.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Sunday morning and continue falling to 39.7 feet Tuesday, July 09. - Flood stage is 48.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations. The next statement will be issued Wednesday afternoon at 200 PM CDT.

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