Contraband Bayou at Common Street
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 8.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 9.0 ft; major flooding begins at 10.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 9.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 10.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 11.5 ft on May 1, 2016 (historic crest)
- 11.3 ft on Apr 10, 2015 (historic crest)
- 8.9 ft on Apr 4, 2019 (historic crest)
- 7.7 ft on May 3, 2017 (historic crest)
Forecast office: NWS Lake Charles · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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