The Mississippi River always swells above flood stage in Baton Rouge to mark the beginning of Spring, and I go out there every year to get a picture of it. The river is at 44' in these pictures which isn't the highest it's ever been, but falls somewhere in the top 10.

Mississippi River FloodingMississippi River in Downtown Baton Rouge rises to 44' during the annual Spring flooding. Mississippi River FloodingMississippi River in Downtown Baton Rouge rises to 44' during the annual Spring flooding.