Active Alerts Alsen, LA

Caution 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 Thursday afternoon at 315 PM CDT.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inLouisiana...Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting West Feliciana,Pointe Coupee and East Baton Rouge Parishes.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Mississippi River at Red River Landing.* WHEN...Until Saturday, June 15.* 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 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 49.0 feet.- Bankfull stage is 46.0 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 49.0 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 50.0feet Sunday morning then begin falling.- Flood stage is 48.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood