Is the Atchafalaya River flooding?
The Atchafalaya River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Louisiana. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Atchafalaya River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Louisiana river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Atchafalaya River @ Krotz Springs, LA. The highest level ever recorded there was 38.40 ft on 15 May 1973. Peak records there go back to 1935 (48 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.08 ft, 37.3 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atchafalaya River at Simmesport, LA | No flooding | 7.25 ft | 40 ft | |
| Atchafalaya River at Butte La Rose, LA | No flooding | 3.71 ft | 20 ft | |
| Atchafalaya River @ Krotz Springs, LA | No flood stage defined | 1.08 ft | — |