Atchafalaya River at Melville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 33.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 34.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 45.0 ft; major flooding begins at 50.0 ft.
| Action stage | 33.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 34.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 45.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 50.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 47.0 ft on May 14, 1927 (historic crest)
- 46.1 ft on May 14, 1922 (historic crest)
- 45.9 ft on Apr 25, 1945 (historic crest)
- 45.0 ft on Mar 5, 1950 (historic crest)
Forecast office: NWS Lake Charles · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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