Calcasieu River near Glenmora, LA
Is Calcasieu River near Glenmora, LA flooding right now?
No — Calcasieu River near Glenmora, LA is at 6.58 ft, 5.4 ft below its 12 ft flood stage, as of 55 min ago.
Gauge height
6.58 ft
Streamflow
109 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 21.55 ft on Tue, May 19, 1953.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 5.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 5.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 9.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 11.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 21.55 ft | 1953-05-19 |
| 20.46 ft | 2016-05-12 |
| 20.46 ft | 1989-06-29 |
| 20.4 ft | 1982-12-28 |
| 20.29 ft | 1966-02-12 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Calcasieu R @ Hineston, LA | 10.5 mi | Rapides Parish |
| Tenmile Creek northwest of Elizabeth, LA | 11.8 mi | Vernon Parish |
| Calcasieu River near Oakdale, LA | 12.1 mi | Allen Parish |
| Bayou Cocodrie near Clearwater, LA | 17.4 mi | Rapides Parish |
| Cypress Bayou north of Sieper, LA | 19.2 mi | Rapides Parish |
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