Bayou Nezpique near Basile, LA
Is Bayou Nezpique near Basile, LA flooding right now?
Bayou Nezpique near Basile, LA measured 2.03 ft on 2026-09-22 23:15:00 UTC. That observation was 20.0 ft below its 22 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.03 ft
Streamflow
15 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 22 ft, with major flooding at 28 ft. The highest crest on record was 34.39 ft on Wed, May 20, 1953.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 22 ft | 20.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 22 ft | 20.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 24 ft | 22.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 28 ft | 26.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 34.39 ft | 1953-05-20 |
| 31.74 ft | 1955-02-07 |
| 31.08 ft | 1940-08-11 |
| 30.65 ft | 1985-11-01 |
| 29.59 ft | 1995-04-14 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Bayou Des Cannes near Eunice, LA | 8.4 mi | St. Landry Parish |
| Bayou Mallet at Hwy 91 north of Iota, LA | 10.0 mi | Acadia Parish |
| Bayou Des Cannes west of Iota, LA | 11.5 mi | Acadia Parish |
| Calcasieu River near Oberlin, LA | 15.5 mi | Allen Parish |
| Calcasieu River near Kinder, LA | 16.9 mi | Allen 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.