Red River 6.5 miles below Black River, LA
Is Red River 6.5 miles below Black River, LA flooding right now?
Red River 6.5 miles below Black River, LA measured 6.89 ft on 2026-09-22 23:30:00 UTC. That observation was 36.1 ft below its 43 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.89 ft
Streamflow
4,990 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 43 ft, with major flooding at 49 ft.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 40 ft | 33.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 43 ft | 36.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 46 ft | 39.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 49 ft | 42.1 ft below |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Bayou Cocodrie at Acme Levee Rd near Shaw, LA | 4.7 mi | Concordia Parish |
| Old River Outflow Channel below Hydropower Channel | 12.2 mi | Concordia Parish |
| Little River at Boggy Bayou Rd e of Marksville, LA | 16.1 mi | Avoyelles Parish |
| Atchafalaya River at Simmesport, LA | 16.6 mi | Avoyelles Parish |
| Bayou Des Glaises Diversion Ch. at Moreauville, LA | 18.7 mi | Avoyelles 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.