The East Baton Rouge Stormwater Master Plan (SMP) and 20-Year Stormwater Capital Improvement Plan identifies flood-related risks, vulnerabilities and recommends prioritized capital improvements to mitigate or reverse those risks.

In August of 2016, the City of Baton Rouge and the Parish of East Baton Rouge experienced widespread flooding which brought to light challenges regarding existing stormwater and how it is managed. This event highlighted issues with conveyance systems, development and drainage ordinances and their impact on the overall stormwater management in the Parish. In order to address these issues, the Parish has adopted a phased approach to the development of the Stormwater Master Plan.