The Mississippi River rises to 43 feet in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on January 16, 2016. This is 8 feet above flood stage, but still 2 feet below the recent high in May 2011 and 4 feet under the record set in 1927.
Mississippi River at Downtown Baton RougeHigh water on the Mississippi River reaches over halfway up the concrete steps on the levee in Downtown Baton Rouge. Mississippi River FloodingMississippi River rises to 43 feet in Downtown Baton Rouge. High water on the Mississippi River in Downtown Baton RougeMississippi River reaches 43 feet in Downtown Baton Rouge Mississippi River and Baton Rouge SkylineMississippi River rises to 43 feet in front of the Baton Rouge, Louisiana skyline. High water on the Mississippi River in Downtown Baton RougeMississippi River reaches 43 feet in Downtown Baton Rouge Mississippi River at the Horace Wilkinson BridgeMississippi River rises to 43 feet and floods the boat launch at the base of the bridge. Mississippi River in Downtown Baton RougeHigh water on the Mississippi River rises up to the pedestrian platform on the City Dock.