Is the Ouachita River flooding?
The Ouachita 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 Ouachita River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 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 Ouachita River at Sterlington, LA. The highest level ever recorded there was 77.87 ft on 28 February 2020. Peak records there go back to 1973 (50 annual peaks). It is currently at 50.28 ft, 27.6 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ouachita River at West Monroe, LA | No flooding | 18.46 ft | 40 ft | |
| Ouachita River at Sterlington, LA | No flood stage defined | 50.28 ft | — | |
| Ouachita River at Hwy 8 at Harrisonburg, LA | No flood stage defined | 15.79 ft | — |