A projected river crest of nearly 7 feet in Morgan City shouldn’t have much effect on the area, but St. Mary Levee District officials are taking precautions to ensure there aren’t any flooding issues. The St. Mary Levee District Commission held its monthly meeting Thursday. The Atchafalaya River is projected to crest near 7 feet in Morgan City on May 27, according to the National Weather Service. Flood stage is 6 feet in Morgan City. Officials are taking minor flood fight measures, which entail inspecting the levees once a week. Once the river gets closer to 7 feet, inspections will ...