148.1 LBD Grandview Beach

Paddlers will notice a large opening in the woods along the East Bank as they leave Poche Park and paddle into the Upper Grandview Anchorage. There is a field here above a long sandy landing with possible picnics and camping up to 12NO. The ownership of this property undetermined at time of writing.

Switching to the New Orleans Gage (NO)

http://www.srh.noaa.gov/lmrfc/?n=lmrfc-mississippiandohioriverforecast

Water levels according to the New Orleans Gage (NO)

Low Water = 0 to 8 NO
Medium Water = 8 to 12 NO
High Water = 12 to 17 NO
Bank Full = 12 NO
Flood Stage = 17 NO and above
Levees Protect the City of New Orleans up to 20 NO

(NO = New Orleans Gage)

Flood Stage Warning: above 17NO paddlers are advised to stay off the river. Limited access. Most landings and approach roads will be underwater. All islands will be gone. Water up to top of levee. No easy camping. All sandbars will be covered. Fast waters with many hazards. All islands and landings will be surrounded by flooded forests full of snags, strainers, sawyers and all other dangerous conditions associated with floodwater moving through trees. Docks, wharves, dikes and any other man-made objects will create strong whirlpools, violent boils, and fast eddies. Towboats, tugboats, workboats and freighters will create larger waves than usual. Freighters will have to push harder to get upstream which results in even bigger waves. The Rivergator will not describe the river and its islands at any levels above flood stage.