Bayou Courtableau at Washington, LA
Is Bayou Courtableau at Washington, LA flooding right now?
Bayou Courtableau at Washington, LA measured 18.25 ft on 2026-09-22 22:45:00 UTC. That observation was 9.8 ft below its 28 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
18.25 ft
Streamflow
188 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 28 ft, with major flooding at 34 ft. The highest crest on record was 35.29 ft on Fri, May 22, 1953.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 27 ft | 8.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 28 ft | 9.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 30 ft | 11.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 34 ft | 15.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 35.29 ft | 1953-05-22 |
| 25.9 ft | 2005-09-25 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Bayou Teche @ Port Barre, LA. | 7.1 mi | St. Landry Parish |
| State Canal near Krotz Springs, LA | 13.8 mi | St. Landry Parish |
| Bayou Fusilier at weir near Arnaudville, LA | 16.5 mi | St. Landry Parish |
| Bayou Teche @ Arnaudville, LA | 16.9 mi | St. Landry Parish |
| Bayou Fusilier above Weir at Arnaudville, LA | 17.0 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.