Bayou Lacassine at Lorrain Park
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 3.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 4.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 5.0 ft; major flooding begins at 6.0 ft.
| Action stage | 3.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 4.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 5.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 6.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 7.5 ft on Aug 17, 2016 (historic crest)
- 4.3 ft on Oct 12, 2020 (historic crest)
Forecast office: NWS Lake Charles · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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