Atchafalaya River at Krotz Springs
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 28.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 29.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 40.0 ft; major flooding begins at 43.0 ft.
| Action stage | 28.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 29.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 40.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 43.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 38.5 ft on May 15, 1927 (historic crest)
- 38.4 ft on May 15, 1973 (historic crest)
- 38.1 ft on Mar 5, 1950 (historic crest)
- 38.1 ft on Apr 29, 1945 (historic crest)
Forecast office: NWS Lake Charles · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- State Canal near Krotz Springs NWS gauge · 4.2 mi
- Bayou Close near Krotz Springs NWS gauge · 4.3 mi
- Bayou Courtableau above Drainage Structure NWS gauge · 6.3 mi
- Bayou Courtableau at Courtableau NWS gauge · 6.9 mi
- Atchafalaya River at Melville NWS gauge · 8.5 mi
- Bayou Latenache near Melville NWS gauge · 11.2 mi