NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says it will begin practice operations on the Bonnet Carre Spillway on Monday (April 21), as the latest forecast from the National Weather Service shows the Mississippi River nearing the threshold for opening.
According to the NWS, the river is expected to reach a flow of 1.25 million cubic feet per second – the benchmark that typically triggers the opening of the spillway to relieve pressure on the levee system and maritime traffic.
Corps spokesman Ricky Boyett confirmed Wednesday that engineers have not yet made a final decision…