Calcasieu River near Kinder
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 13.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 16.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 20.0 ft; major flooding begins at 23.0 ft.
| Action stage | 13.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 16.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 20.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 23.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 32.0 ft on May 19, 1953 (historic crest)
- 26.3 ft on Jul 2, 1989 (historic crest)
- 26.2 ft on Dec 29, 1982 (historic crest)
- 24.7 ft on Aug 11, 1940 (historic crest)
Forecast office: NWS Lake Charles · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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