Atchafalaya River at Morgan City
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 4.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 6.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 7.0 ft; major flooding begins at 12.0 ft.
| Action stage | 4.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 6.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 7.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 12.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 10.5 ft on May 28, 1973 (historic crest)
- 10.3 ft on May 29, 2011 (historic crest)
- 10.1 ft on Jul 13, 2019 (historic crest)
- 8.5 ft on Jun 27, 1957 (historic crest)
Forecast office: NWS Lake Charles · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Lake Palourde above Morgan City NWS gauge · 2.1 mi
- Tesoro Marine Terminal NOAA tide station · 2.6 mi
- Stouts Pass at Six Mile Lake NOAA tide station · 3.4 mi
- Bayou Millhome near Stephensville NWS gauge · 6.4 mi
- Bayou Boeuf at Amelia NWS gauge · 7.0 mi
- Bayou Penchant below Morgan City near Gibson NWS gauge · 8.4 mi