New Orleans, Louisiana

Regional Weather Alerts


     

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): St. Charles, LA; St. James, LA; St. John The Baptist, LA
Effective: 4aaeor35aa -> 9apeor0ap
Onset: 4aaeor35aa -> 5aaeor45aa
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS New Orleans LA on 4aaeor35aa
Headline: Flood Warning issued May 4 at 11:35AM CDT until May 9 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Description: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...

Mississippi River At Reserve affecting St. James, St. Charles and
St. John The Baptist Parishes.

Mississippi River At Donaldsonville affecting Ascension Parish.

Mississippi River At Baton Rouge affecting East Baton Rouge and
West Baton Rouge Parishes.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...

Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting East Baton Rouge,
Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana Parishes.

For the Lower Mississippi River...including Red River Landing, Baton
Rouge, Donaldsonville, Reserve...Minor to Major flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Reserve.

* WHEN...Until early Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Slow-bell procedures will be enacted for
river transportation.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 23.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.5
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): Ascension, LA
Effective: 4aaeor35aa -> 11apeor0ap
Onset: 4aaeor35aa -> 5aaeor45aa
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS New Orleans LA on 4aaeor35aa
Headline: Flood Warning issued May 4 at 11:35AM CDT until May 11 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Description: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...

Mississippi River At Reserve affecting St. James, St. Charles and
St. John The Baptist Parishes.

Mississippi River At Donaldsonville affecting Ascension Parish.

Mississippi River At Baton Rouge affecting East Baton Rouge and
West Baton Rouge Parishes.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...

Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting East Baton Rouge,
Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana Parishes.

For the Lower Mississippi River...including Red River Landing, Baton
Rouge, Donaldsonville, Reserve...Minor to Major flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Donaldsonville.

* WHEN...Until Sunday, May 11.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 30.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 23.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 30.7
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
Sunday, May 11.
- Flood stage is 27.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): East Baton Rouge, LA; West Baton Rouge, LA
Effective: 4aaeor35aa -> 12apeor0ap
Onset: 4aaeor35aa -> 5aaeor45aa
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS New Orleans LA on 4aaeor35aa
Headline: Flood Warning issued May 4 at 11:35AM CDT until May 12 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Description: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...

Mississippi River At Reserve affecting St. James, St. Charles and
St. John The Baptist Parishes.

Mississippi River At Donaldsonville affecting Ascension Parish.

Mississippi River At Baton Rouge affecting East Baton Rouge and
West Baton Rouge Parishes.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...

Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting East Baton Rouge,
Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana Parishes.

For the Lower Mississippi River...including Red River Landing, Baton
Rouge, Donaldsonville, Reserve...Minor to Major flooding is forecast.

* 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 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 42.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 29.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Monday, May 12 and continue falling to 19.2 feet Sunday, June
01.
- Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): East Baton Rouge, LA; Pointe Coupee, LA; West Feliciana, LA
Effective: 4aaeor35aa -> 21apeor0ap
Onset: 4aaeor35aa -> 5aaeor45aa
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS New Orleans LA on 4aaeor35aa
Headline: Flood Warning issued May 4 at 11:35AM CDT until May 21 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Description: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...

Mississippi River At Reserve affecting St. James, St. Charles and
St. John The Baptist Parishes.

Mississippi River At Donaldsonville affecting Ascension Parish.

Mississippi River At Baton Rouge affecting East Baton Rouge and
West Baton Rouge Parishes.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...

Mississippi River At Red River Landing affecting East Baton Rouge,
Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana Parishes.

For the Lower Mississippi River...including Red River Landing, Baton
Rouge, Donaldsonville, Reserve...Minor to Major flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Red River Landing.

* WHEN...Until Wednesday, May 21.

* IMPACTS...At 59.0 feet, The east bank levee will be topped and the
prison farm land between the two levees will be inundated. Angola
Landing will be under water closing the ferry there. All river
islands along the reach from Red River Landing to Baton Rouge will
remain inundated with recreational camps and river bottom farm
land under water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 58.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 46.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 58.9
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
Wednesday, May 21.
- Flood stage is 48.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): Calcasieu, LA
Effective: 4aaeor10aa -> 7aaeor0aa
Onset: 4aaeor10aa -> 5aaeor15aa
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Lake Charles LA on 4aaeor10aa
Headline: Flood Warning issued May 4 at 10:10AM CDT until May 7 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Description: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Texas...

Calcasieu River near White Oak Park

Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier

Atchafalaya River At Morgan City

Sabine River Near Deweyville

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Calcasieu River near Salt Water Barrier.

* WHEN...Until Wednesday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 1.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 4.0 feet tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): Calcasieu, LA
Effective: 4aaeor10aa -> 7aaeor0aa
Onset: 4aaeor10aa -> 5aaeor15aa
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Lake Charles LA on 4aaeor10aa
Headline: Flood Warning issued May 4 at 10:10AM CDT until May 7 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Description: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Texas...

Calcasieu River near White Oak Park

Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier

Atchafalaya River At Morgan City

Sabine River Near Deweyville

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Calcasieu River near White Oak Park.

* WHEN...Until Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 2.0 feet, Minor flooding of Goos Ferry Road will
occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:35 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 1.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 2.0 feet early Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 2.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): St. Martin, LA; St. Mary, LA
Effective: 4aaeor10aa -> 10aaeor0aa
Onset: 4aaeor10aa -> 5aaeor15aa
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Lake Charles LA on 4aaeor10aa
Headline: Flood Warning issued May 4 at 10:10AM CDT until May 10 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Description: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Texas...

Calcasieu River near White Oak Park

Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier

Atchafalaya River At Morgan City

Sabine River Near Deweyville

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Atchafalaya River at Morgan City.

* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Buildings at the foot of Ann Street on the
river side of the flood wall will flood as water overtops the Rio
Oil Company dock. Buildings on the river side of the Berwick
floodwall will flood. River traffic restrictions will be strictly
enforced. In addition, backwater flooding could potentially impact
portions areas around Lake Palourde and Stephensville.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 6.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 AM CDT Sunday was 6.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river will fall to 6.4 feet tomorrow morning.
It will then rise to 6.6 feet early Tuesday morning. It will
fall to 6.3 feet Tuesday evening. It will then rise to 6.4
feet early Wednesday morning. It will fall below flood stage
Friday evening.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): Beauregard, LA; Calcasieu, LA; Newton, TX; Orange, TX
Effective: 4aaeor10aa
Onset: 4aaeor10aa -> 5aaeor15aa
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Lake Charles LA on 4aaeor10aa
Headline: Flood Warning issued May 4 at 10:10AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Description: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Texas...

Calcasieu River near White Oak Park

Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier

Atchafalaya River At Morgan City

Sabine River Near Deweyville

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Sabine River near Deweyville.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Lowest roads beside the river flood around
Deweyville and subject to being closed. In addition, low-lying
roads in Southwest Beauregard Parish are flooded including Robert
Clark Road. Flooding occurs on the south side of Niblett Bluff
Park with access roads to camp houses cut off around the park.
Access roads to the river in Northeastern Orange County become
flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 24.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 AM CDT Sunday was 24.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.6
feet this evening.
- Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): Bienville, LA; Bossier, LA; Red River, LA; Webster, LA
Effective: 4aaeor41aa -> 9apeor0ap
Onset: 4aaeor41aa -> 5aaeor45aa
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Shreveport LA on 4aaeor41aa
Headline: Flood Warning issued May 4 at 9:41AM CDT until May 9 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Description: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...

Bayou Dorcheat At Lake Bistineau affecting Bossier, Red River,
Bienville and Webster Parishes.

For the Bayou Dorcheat...including Springhill, Lake Bistineau...
Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Bayou Dorcheat at Lake Bistineau.

* WHEN...Until Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 142.5 feet, Expect some minor flooding of low area
camps, however, all access roadways will remain open.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 142.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 141.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 142.5
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
Thursday evening.
- Flood stage is 142.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
142.6 feet on 04/06/2018.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): Bossier, LA; Webster, LA
Effective: 4aaeor40aa
Onset: 7apeor0ap -> 5aaeor45aa
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Shreveport LA on 4aaeor40aa
Headline: Flood Warning issued May 4 at 9:40AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Description: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...

Bodcau Bayou At Bayou Bodcau Lake affecting Bossier and Webster
Parishes.

For the Bodcau Bayou...including Bayou Bodcau Lake...Minor flooding
is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Bodcau Bayou at Bayou Bodcau Lake.

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 172.0 feet, Expect bankfull conditions on Red Chute
Bayou.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 170.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 171.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 173.0
feet Friday morning. It will then rise to 173.0 feet Friday
morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 172.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
173.1 feet on 04/17/2017.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): Columbia, AR; Webster, LA
Effective: 4aaeor40aa
Onset: 4aaeor40aa -> 5aaeor45aa
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Shreveport LA on 4aaeor40aa
Headline: Flood Warning issued May 4 at 9:40AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Description: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Arkansas...

Bayou Dorcheat Near Springhill affecting Columbia and Webster
Parishes.

For the Bayou Dorcheat...including Springhill, Lake Bistineau...
Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Bayou Dorcheat near Springhill.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding of private boat
ramps. Move livestock to higher ground.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.0 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 AM CDT Sunday was 12.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.5
feet Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
12.4 feet on 11/22/2015.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): Chicot, AR; East Carroll, LA; Issaquena, MS; Washington, MS
Effective: 4aaeor16aa -> 5aaeor11aa
Onset: 4aaeor16aa -> 4apeor30ap
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Jackson MS on 4aaeor16aa
Headline: Flood Warning issued May 4 at 8:16AM CDT until May 5 at 6:11AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Description: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Mississippi...Arkansas...

Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Issaquena, East
Carroll, Washington and Chicot Counties.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...Louisiana...

Yazoo River At Yazoo City affecting Yazoo County.

Boeuf River Near Fort Necessity affecting Franklin Parish.

Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Jefferson, Tensas,
Warren, Claiborne and Madison Counties.

Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Concordia, Adams and
Wilkinson Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Mississippi River near Greenville.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...At 48.0 feet, Water begins to cover the dirt road
leading to the Farmers Grain terminal facility which is north of
the Greenville bridge.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 48.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this afternoon and continue falling to 26.3 feet Saturday,
May 31.
- Flood stage is 48 feet.

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): Madison, LA; Tensas, LA; Claiborne, MS; Jefferson, MS; Warren, MS
Effective: 4aaeor16aa -> 7apeor0ap
Onset: 4aaeor16aa -> 4apeor30ap
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Jackson MS on 4aaeor16aa
Headline: Flood Warning issued May 4 at 8:16AM CDT until May 7 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Description: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Mississippi...Arkansas...

Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Issaquena, East
Carroll, Washington and Chicot Counties.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...Louisiana...

Yazoo River At Yazoo City affecting Yazoo County.

Boeuf River Near Fort Necessity affecting Franklin Parish.

Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Jefferson, Tensas,
Warren, Claiborne and Madison Counties.

Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Concordia, Adams and
Wilkinson Counties.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Vicksburg.

* WHEN...Until Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 46.8 feet, LeTourneau Technologies experiences
flooding problems. Vicksburg Floodwall gate number 7 at the lumber
yard is closed.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 47.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late Tuesday evening and continue falling.
- Flood stage is 43 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): Franklin, LA
Effective: 4aaeor16aa -> 8aaeor0aa
Onset: 4aaeor16aa -> 4apeor30ap
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Jackson MS on 4aaeor16aa
Headline: Flood Warning issued May 4 at 8:16AM CDT until May 8 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Description: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Mississippi...Arkansas...

Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Issaquena, East
Carroll, Washington and Chicot Counties.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...Louisiana...

Yazoo River At Yazoo City affecting Yazoo County.

Boeuf River Near Fort Necessity affecting Franklin Parish.

Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Jefferson, Tensas,
Warren, Claiborne and Madison Counties.

Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Concordia, Adams and
Wilkinson Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Boeuf River near Fort Necessity.

* WHEN...Until Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 50.0 feet, Widespread flooding of farm and
agricultural land is occurring along and near the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 51.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Wednesday afternoon and continue falling.
- Flood stage is 50 feet.

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): Concordia, LA; Adams, MS; Wilkinson, MS
Effective: 4aaeor16aa -> 10aaeor0aa
Onset: 4aaeor16aa -> 4apeor30ap
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Jackson MS on 4aaeor16aa
Headline: Flood Warning issued May 4 at 8:16AM CDT until May 10 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Description: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Mississippi...Arkansas...

Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Issaquena, East
Carroll, Washington and Chicot Counties.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...Louisiana...

Yazoo River At Yazoo City affecting Yazoo County.

Boeuf River Near Fort Necessity affecting Franklin Parish.

Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Jefferson, Tensas,
Warren, Claiborne and Madison Counties.

Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Concordia, Adams and
Wilkinson Counties.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Natchez.

* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 55 feet, Pond Road in Fort Adams is flooded. Eight to
eleven homes are under water in the township.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 54.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late Friday morning and continue falling.
- Flood stage is 48 feet.