Here is today’s USCG Port Coordination Team High Water Conference Report and River Condition Report.Current River Stages

• The LMR stage at BR today (1100) was at 39.59 feet. 
• The LMR stage at New Orleans today (1100 Hours) was at 15.66 feet. 

NOAA/NWS Crest Predictions

• The LMR at Baton Rouge is predicted to crest at 43.5’on March 18 thru March 20. 
• The LMR at New Orleans is predicted to crest at 17.0’ on March 13 thru March 23.
• Due to predicted rainfall and heavy snowfall ‘up north’ we could/will be experiencing high water for several months.

USACE:

• Bonne Carre Spillway is scheduled to open on 1000 Wednesday, Feb 27. 
  • Planned to be opened for 35 days at this time.

Pilots:

• BAR – 
  • Maximum Recommended Draft is 44’. (Click here)
  • SWP High Tide Entry Window Restriction. (Click here)

• CRPPA – 
  • Maximum Recommended Draft is 45’. (Click here)
  • Anchorages are about 75% full.
  • High Water Operating Restrictions Are in Effective (Click here)
    • Emphasized that at a 16’ Carrollton Gauge,and
      • Downbound vessels with a draft of 30’ or greater,and
        • A pilot is ordered after 1600 Hours,and
        • Fog is predicted;then
          • Minimum One Assist Tug is Required.

• NOBRA – 
  • See High Water Restrictions. (Click here)
    
• Federal Pilots – 
  • All operating conditions remain same. (Click here)
  • SWP High Tide Entry Window Restriction. (Click here)

USCG:

• See current MSIB’s below in High River Restrictions.
• Port Assessment Teams will be making inspections.
• Bonne Carre Anchorage is closed.

Current USCG High River Restrictions (See here—> Link)RWBSincerely,
“Capt Ron”
Ronald W. Branch, CAPT. USCG (Ret.) 
President
Louisiana Maritime Association (LAMA) 
Ron.branch@louisianamaritime.org
Desk: (504) 899-5535
Cell: (330) 760-0786 Branch