Calcasieu River near Oakdale, LA
Is Calcasieu River near Oakdale, LA flooding right now?
Calcasieu River near Oakdale, LA measured 7.99 ft on 2026-09-22 23:30:00 UTC. That observation was 9.0 ft below its 17 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
7.99 ft
Streamflow
32 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 17 ft, with major flooding at 27 ft. The highest crest on record was 27.62 ft on Tue, May 19, 1953.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 7.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17 ft | 9.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 21 ft | 13.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 27 ft | 19.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 27.62 ft | 1953-05-19 |
| 26.36 ft | 1953-05-02 |
| 26 ft | 1989-06-30 |
| 24.7 ft | 2016-03-13 |
| 24.53 ft | 1966-02-13 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Tenmile Creek northwest of Elizabeth, LA | 9.8 mi | Vernon Parish |
| Calcasieu River near Glenmora, LA | 12.1 mi | Rapides Parish |
| Calcasieu River near Oberlin, LA | 14.7 mi | Allen Parish |
| Ouiska Chitto Creek Near Oberlin, LA | 15.0 mi | Allen Parish |
| Calcasieu River @ Hineston, LA | 21.6 mi | Rapides 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.