Mississippi River at Donaldsonville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 25.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 27.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 30.0 ft; major flooding begins at 34.0 ft.
| Action stage | 25.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 27.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 30.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 34.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 36.0 ft on May 15, 1927 (historic crest)
- 34.8 ft on May 16, 1922 (historic crest)
- 34.1 ft on Apr 29, 1945 (historic crest)
- 33.9 ft on May 10, 1912 (historic crest)
Forecast office: NWS Slidell · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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