NEW : This means the product will ship as received by the manufacturer, sealed, with all advertised components, and with the manufacturer warranty. NEW The current flow is at 1.36 million cubic feet per second but when the river 's flow reaches 1.5 million cubic feet of water per second at Louisiana 's Red River Landing , the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will open the spillway and send a torrent of water down the Atchafalaya River , Jindal said . : Authorities predict a major spillway could be opened within a week . The crest is estimated to be in New Orleans on May 23 , Louisiana governor says . The Arkansas Farm Bureau estimates damage to state 's agriculture to top $ 500 million .
NEW : This means the product will ship as received by the manufacturer, sealed, with all advertised components, and with the manufacturer warranty. NEW : Authorities predict a major spillway could be opened within a week . The crest is estimated to be in New Orleans on May 23 , Louisiana governor says . The Arkansas Farm Bureau estimates damage to state 's agriculture to top $ 500 million .