Bogue Chitto River at Franklinton, LA
Is Bogue Chitto River at Franklinton, LA flooding right now?
No — Bogue Chitto River at Franklinton, LA is at 0.91 ft, 11.1 ft below its 12 ft flood stage, as of 25 min ago.
Gauge height
0.91 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 21 ft. The highest crest on record was 29.6 ft on Sun, Apr 15, 1900.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 9.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 11.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 15.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 21 ft | 20.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 29.6 ft | 1900-04-15 |
| 24.69 ft | 1983-04-07 |
| 24.27 ft | 2016-03-11 |
| 22.13 ft | 2012-08-31 |
| 21.16 ft | 1990-01-26 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Bogue Chitto at Enon, LA | 9.7 mi | Washington Parish |
| Tchefuncte River near Folsom, LA | 16.5 mi | St. Tammany Parish |
| CHAPPEPEELA CREEK SOUTHEAST OF LORANGER, LA. | 19.2 mi | Tangipahoa Parish |
| Bogue Falaya River near Camp Covington | 19.8 mi | St. Tammany Parish |
| Tangipahoa River at Tangipahoa, La | 19.9 mi | Tangipahoa Parish |
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