Atchafalaya River at Simmesport, LA
Gauge height
19.95 ft
Streamflow
246,000 cfs
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 35 ft | 15.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 40 ft | 20.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 44 ft | 24.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 50 ft | 30.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 59.13 ft | 1927-05-16 |
| 57.33 ft | 1922-05-16 |
| 57.14 ft | 1945-04-30 |
| 55.83 ft | 1912-05-13 |
| 55.03 ft | 1937-03-01 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Bayou Des Glaises Div Ch nr Moreauville, LA. | 10.0 mi | Avoyelles Parish |
| Old River Outflow Channel below Hydropower Channel | 10.6 mi | Concordia Parish |
| Bayou Des Glaises Diversion Ch. at Moreauville, LA | 11.5 mi | Avoyelles Parish |
| Bayou Cocodrie at Acme Levee Rd near Shaw, LA | 16.4 mi | Concordia Parish |
| Red River 6.5 miles below Black River, LA | 16.6 mi | Concordia Parish |
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