Calcasieu River near Oberlin
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 12.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 13.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 15.0 ft; major flooding begins at 19.0 ft.
| Action stage | 12.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 19.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 26.5 ft on May 19, 1953 (historic crest)
- 24.7 ft on Jul 2, 1989 (historic crest)
- 24.3 ft on Dec 30, 1982 (historic crest)
- 23.1 ft on Feb 14, 1966 (historic crest)
Forecast office: NWS Lake Charles · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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