Is the Twelvemile Bayou flooding?

Louisiana · 2 gauges · Louisiana river levels

The Twelvemile Bayou 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 Twelvemile Bayou is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 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 Twelvemile Bayou near Dixie, LA. The highest level ever recorded there was 37.15 ft on 2 April 1989, carrying 27,100 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1943 (79 annual peaks). It is currently at 9.64 ft, 27.5 ft below that record.

Drains 3,137 sq mi · gauge elevation 136 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Twelvemile Bayou near Mooringsport, LANo current data
Twelvemile Bayou near Dixie, LANo flood stage defined9.64 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.