Is the Red Chute Bayou flooding?
The Red Chute Bayou 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 Red Chute Bayou is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 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 Red Chute Bayou at Sligo, LA. The highest level ever recorded there was 38.81 ft on 10 March 2016, carrying 7,240 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1960 (65 annual peaks). It is currently at 16.17 ft, 22.6 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Chute Bayou at Dogwood Tr. Rd. near Bossier City | No flood stage defined | 2.18 ft | — | |
| Red Chute Bayou at Sligo, LA | No flood stage defined | 16.17 ft | — | |
| Red Chute Bayou near Elm Grove, LA. | No flood stage defined | 7.82 ft | — |