Bayou Courtableau at Washington
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 27.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 28.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 30.0 ft; major flooding begins at 34.0 ft.
| Action stage | 27.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 28.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 30.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 34.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 35.3 ft on May 22, 1953 (historic crest)
- 25.9 ft on Sep 25, 2005 (historic crest)
Forecast office: NWS Lake Charles · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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