Varningar, Tunica Island

Flood Warning issued June 7 at 9:38AM CDT until June 14 at 11:00AM 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. * 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 Red River Landing to Baton Rouge will be inundated. Recreational camps and river bottom farm land will be under water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 49.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 46.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 50.0 feet Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday, June 14. - 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 bythis evening at 1145 PM CDT.