Is the Red River flooding?
The Red River is tracked by 4 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 River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 4 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 River at Alexandria, LA. The highest level ever recorded there was 45.23 ft on 17 April 1945, carrying 233,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1849 (114 annual peaks). It is currently at 20.03 ft, 25.2 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red River near Hosston, LA. | No flood stage defined | 8.04 ft | — | |
| Red River at Yawn Estate near Cash Point, LA | No flood stage defined | 10.61 ft | — | |
| Red River at Bossier City, LA | No flood stage defined | 14.41 ft | — | |
| Red River at Alexandria, LA | No flood stage defined | 20.03 ft | — |