Active Alerts Anchor, 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 late this evening.this evening at1130 PM CDT.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inLouisiana...Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting Pointe Coupee,East Baton Rouge and West Feliciana Parishes.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Mississippi River at Red River Landing.* WHEN...Until Friday, June 14.* 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 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 49.1 feet.- Bankfull stage is 46.0 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 50.0feet Saturday evening. It will then fall below flood stageFriday, June 14.- Flood stage is 48.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood