Atchafalaya River at Butte La Rose, LA
Is Atchafalaya River at Butte La Rose, LA flooding right now?
Atchafalaya River at Butte La Rose, LA measured 3.52 ft on 2026-09-22 23:00:00 UTC. That observation was 16.5 ft below its 20 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.52 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 28 ft. The highest crest on record was 27.28 ft on Wed, May 23, 1973.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 17 ft | 13.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 16.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 21.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 28 ft | 24.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 27.28 ft | 1973-05-23 |
| 27 ft | 1950-03-03 |
| 26.6 ft | 1961-06-02 |
| 26.4 ft | 1957-06-11 |
| 26.4 ft | 1962-04-29 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Pontoon Bridge Canal near Butte Larose, LA | 2.9 mi | St. Martin Parish |
| Ruth Canal near Ruth, LA | 12.1 mi | St. Martin Parish |
| Bayou Darby near Lake Fausse Point Cut | 14.5 mi | St. Martin Parish |
| Bayou Teche @ Arnaudville, LA | 16.6 mi | St. Landry Parish |
| Vermilion River near Lafayette, LA | 16.6 mi | St. Martin 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.