Is the Ouiska Chitto Creek flooding?

Louisiana · 2 gauges · Louisiana river levels

The Ouiska Chitto Creek is tracked by 2 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 Ouiska Chitto Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 2 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.

data refreshed 10 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Ouiska Chitto Creek Near Oberlin, LA. The highest level ever recorded there was 32.80 ft on 18 May 1953, carrying 144,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1886 (86 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.79 ft, 30.0 ft below that record.

Drains 510 sq mi · gauge elevation 46 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Ouiska Chitto Creek at Hwy 399 NW of Sugartown, LANo flooding1.94 ft10 ft
Ouiska Chitto Creek Near Oberlin, LANo flooding2.79 ft15 ft
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.