Bayou Cocodrie near Clearwater, LA
Is Bayou Cocodrie near Clearwater, LA flooding right now?
Bayou Cocodrie near Clearwater, LA measured 5.19 ft on 2026-09-22 23:30:00 UTC. That observation was 13.8 ft below its 19 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.19 ft
Streamflow
178 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 19 ft, with major flooding at 23 ft. The highest crest on record was 26.72 ft on Mon, May 18, 1953.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 17 ft | 11.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 19 ft | 13.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 21 ft | 15.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 23 ft | 17.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 26.72 ft | 1953-05-18 |
| 24.17 ft | 2020-10-11 |
| 23.28 ft | 1982-12-28 |
| 22.63 ft | 1985-10-31 |
| 22.09 ft | 1995-04-12 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Calcasieu River near Glenmora, LA | 17.4 mi | Rapides Parish |
| Red River at Alexandria, LA | 21.7 mi | Rapides Parish |
| Calcasieu River near Oakdale, LA | 21.8 mi | Allen Parish |
| Bayou Des Glaises Diversion Ch. at Moreauville, LA | 23.6 mi | Avoyelles Parish |
| Little River at Boggy Bayou Rd e of Marksville, LA | 24.0 mi | Avoyelles 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.