Bayou Rouge near Palmetto
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 25.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 26.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 27.0 ft; major flooding begins at 28.0 ft.
| Action stage | 25.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 26.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 27.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 28.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 27.6 ft on Jul 19, 2019 (historic crest)
- 25.9 ft on Dec 16, 2022 (historic crest)
- 25.6 ft on Jan 31, 2023 (historic crest)
- 25.3 ft on Apr 26, 2021 (historic crest)
Forecast office: NWS Lake Charles · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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