Bayou Courtableau above Drainage Structure
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 18.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 19.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 20.0 ft.
| Action stage | 18.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 19.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 20.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 20.6 ft on Feb 7, 1974 (historic crest)
- 19.2 ft on Oct 12, 2020 (historic crest)
Forecast office: NWS Lake Charles · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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