Calcasieu River near Oberlin, LA
Gauge height
3.57 ft
Streamflow
404 cfs
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 8.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 9.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 11.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 19 ft | 15.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 26.53 ft | 1953-05-19 |
| 24.7 ft | 1989-07-02 |
| 24.33 ft | 1982-12-30 |
| 23.07 ft | 1966-02-14 |
| 22.88 ft | 2016-03-14 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Ouiska Chitto Creek Near Oberlin, LA | 6.2 mi | Allen Parish |
| Calcasieu River near Kinder, LA | 11.3 mi | Allen Parish |
| Bundick Creek north of Dry Creek, LA | 14.0 mi | Beauregard Parish |
| Calcasieu River near Oakdale, LA | 14.7 mi | Allen Parish |
| Bayou Nezpique near Basile, LA | 15.4 mi | Jefferson Davis Parish |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.