Ouachita River at Columbia Lock and Dam
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 62.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 65.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 67.0 ft; major flooding begins at 70.0 ft.
| Action stage | 62.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 65.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 67.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 70.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 72.4 ft on May 5, 1991 (historic crest)
- 70.7 ft on May 13, 1973 (historic crest)
- 69.3 ft on Nov 12, 2009 (historic crest)
- 69.1 ft on Jan 9, 1983 (historic crest)
Forecast office: NWS Shreveport · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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