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River Flood Warning 253, NWS Lake Charles, LA
NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this river flood warning at Oct 12, 2021, 11:12 AM CDT for Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It took effect at Oct 13, 2021, 7:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 3 days.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 12, 2021, 11:12 AM CDT (16:12 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 13, 2021, 7:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Oct 16, 2021, 10:08 AM CDT
- In force
- 3 days
- Issued by
- NWS Lake Charles, LA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Calcasieu Parish, LA
The radar
The Lake Charles radar (KLCH), 17 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:13 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The river
Written for the forecast point Calcasieu River at Saltwater Barrier (LCHL1).
- Action stage
- 4 ft
- Minor stage
- 4 ft
- Moderate stage
- 6 ft
- Major stage
- 8 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted.
013
WGUS44 KLCH 121612
FLWLCH
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1112 AM CDT Tue Oct 12 2021
...The National Weather Service in Lake Charles LA has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Louisiana...
Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
LAC019-130415-
/O.NEW.KLCH.FL.W.0252.211012T1612Z-211014T1800Z/
/CWOL1.1.ER.211012T0931Z.000000T0000Z.211014T1200Z.NO/
1112 AM CDT Tue Oct 12 2021
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park.
* From this morning to early Thursday afternoon.
* At 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 2.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 2.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 2.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 2.1 feet this afternoon.
* Impact...At 2.0 feet, Minor flooding of Goos Ferry Road will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Calcasieu River
White Oak Park 2.0 2.2 Tue 9 am CDT 1.9 1.9 1.7
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321
3030 9329
$$
LAC019-130415-
/O.NEW.KLCH.FL.W.0253.211013T1200Z-211015T0000Z/
/LCHL1.1.ER.211013T1200Z.000000T0000Z.211014T1200Z.NO/
1112 AM CDT Tue Oct 12 2021
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* From Wednesday morning to Thursday evening.
* At 6:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 4.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 4.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 4.0 feet tomorrow morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Calcasieu River
Salt Water Barrie 4.0 4.1 Tue 6 am CDT 3.8 3.7 3.8
&&
LAT...LON 3036 9309 3029 9303 3014 9328 3017 9335
3035 9332
$$
248 follow-up statements
931
WGUS84 KLCH 130049
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
749 PM CDT Tue Oct 12 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
LAC019-131300-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0252.000000T0000Z-211014T1800Z/
/CWOL1.1.ER.211012T0931Z.211012T1635Z.211014T1200Z.NO/
749 PM CDT Tue Oct 12 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park.
* Until early Thursday afternoon.
* At 7:35 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 1.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 2.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 2.1 feet tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 2.0 feet, Minor flooding of Goos Ferry Road will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Calcasieu River
White Oak Park 2.0 1.5 Tue 7 pm CDT 1.6 1.6 1.5
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321
3030 9329
$$
LAC019-131300-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0253.211013T1200Z-211015T0000Z/
/LCHL1.1.ER.211013T1200Z.211013T1200Z.211014T1200Z.NO/
749 PM CDT Tue Oct 12 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* From Wednesday morning to Thursday evening.
* There is no current observed data.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 4.0 feet tomorrow morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Calcasieu River
Salt Water Barrie 4.0 MSG unknown 3.3 3.3 3.5
&&
LAT...LON 3036 9309 3029 9303 3014 9328 3017 9335
3035 9332
$$
87895
WGUS84 KLCH 131338
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
838 AM CDT Wed Oct 13 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
LAC019-140400-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0252.000000T0000Z-211015T0000Z/
/CWOL1.1.WT.211012T0931Z.211012T1635Z.211014T1800Z.NO/
838 AM CDT Wed Oct 13 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park.
* Until tomorrow evening.
* At 7:35 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 2.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 2.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:35 AM CDT Wednesday was 2.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 2.0 feet early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 2.0 feet, Minor flooding of Goos Ferry Road will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Calcasieu River
White Oak Park 2.0 2.0 Wed 7 am CDT 1.5 1.1 1.2
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321
3030 9329
$$
LAC019-140400-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0253.000000T0000Z-211015T0000Z/
/LCHL1.1.WT.211014T1200Z.000000T0000Z.211014T1200Z.NO/
838 AM CDT Wed Oct 13 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* Until tomorrow evening.
* At 6:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 4.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:00 AM CDT Wednesday was 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 4.0 feet tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 4.0 feet, Minor marshland flooding occurs. Flooding
also begins on River Road in north Lake Charles.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Calcasieu River
Salt Water Barrie 4.0 4.0 Wed 6 am CDT 4.0 3.9 3.8
&&
LAT...LON 3036 9309 3029 9303 3014 9328 3017 9335
3035 9332
$$
Rua432
WGUS84 KLCH 140027
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
727 PM CDT Wed Oct 13 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park
LAC019-150000-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0253.000000T0000Z-211015T0000Z/
/LCHL1.1.WT.211014T1200Z.211014T1200Z.211014T1200Z.NO/
727 PM CDT Wed Oct 13 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* Until tomorrow evening.
* At 6:00 AM Wednesday, the stage was 4.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 4.0 feet tomorrow morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Calcasieu River
Salt Water Barrie 4.0 4.0 unknown 3.4 3.6 3.5
&&
LAT...LON 3036 9309 3029 9303 3014 9328 3017 9335
3035 9332
$$
LAC019-150000-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0252.000000T0000Z-211015T0000Z/
/CWOL1.1.WT.211012T0931Z.211013T2035Z.211014T1800Z.NO/
727 PM CDT Wed Oct 13 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park.
* Until tomorrow evening.
* At 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 2.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 2.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 2.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 2.0 feet early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 2.0 feet, Minor flooding of Goos Ferry Road will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Calcasieu River
White Oak Park 2.0 2.0 Wed 7 pm CDT 1.9 1.9 1.3
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321
3030 9329
$$
24598
WGUS84 KLCH 141332
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
832 AM CDT Thu Oct 14 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park
LAC019-151345-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0253.000000T0000Z-211017T0000Z/
/LCHL1.1.WT.211015T1100Z.000000T0000Z.211016T1200Z.NO/
832 AM CDT Thu Oct 14 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Saturday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 6:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 4.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:00 AM CDT Thursday was 4.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a
maximum value of 4.1 feet tomorrow morning. It will fall below
flood stage early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 4.0 feet, Minor marshland flooding occurs. Flooding
also begins on River Road in north Lake Charles.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Calcasieu River
Salt Water Barrie 4.0 4.1 Thu 6 am CDT 4.1 4.0 3.8
&&
LAT...LON 3036 9309 3029 9303 3014 9328 3017 9335
3035 9332
$$
LAC019-151345-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0252.000000T0000Z-211017T1800Z/
/CWOL1.1.WT.211012T0931Z.211014T1800Z.211017T1200Z.NO/
832 AM CDT Thu Oct 14 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Sunday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park.
* Until early Sunday afternoon.
* At 7:35 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 2.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 2.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:35 AM CDT Thursday was 2.3 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 2.5 feet this afternoon.
* Impact...At 2.0 feet, Minor flooding of Goos Ferry Road will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Calcasieu River
White Oak Park 2.0 2.2 Thu 7 am CDT 2.1 2.2 2.0
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321
3030 9329
$$
Rua148
WGUS84 KLCH 150031
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
731 PM CDT Thu Oct 14 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park
LAC019-160045-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0253.000000T0000Z-211017T0000Z/
/LCHL1.1.WT.211015T1100Z.211015T1200Z.211016T1200Z.NO/
731 PM CDT Thu Oct 14 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* Until Saturday evening.
* At 6:00 AM CDT Thursday, the stage was 4.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 4.1 feet tomorrow morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Calcasieu River
Salt Water Barrie 4.0 MSG unknown 3.9 3.8 3.8
&&
LAT...LON 3036 9309 3029 9303 3014 9328 3017 9335
3035 9332
$$
LAC019-160045-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0252.000000T0000Z-211017T1800Z/
/CWOL1.1.WT.211012T0931Z.211015T1800Z.211017T1200Z.NO/
731 PM CDT Thu Oct 14 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park.
* Until early Sunday afternoon.
* At 6:50 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 1.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 2.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 2.4 feet early tomorrow afternoon.
* Impact...At 2.0 feet, Minor flooding of Goos Ferry Road will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Calcasieu River
White Oak Park 2.0 1.9 Thu 6 pm CDT 2.2 1.4 1.4
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321
3030 9329
$$
24126
WGUS84 KLCH 151511
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1011 AM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park
LAC019-161515-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0253.000000T0000Z-211017T0000Z/
/LCHL1.1.WT.211016T1200Z.000000T0000Z.211016T1200Z.NO/
1011 AM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* Until tomorrow evening.
* At 6:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 4.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 6:00 AM CDT Friday was 4.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 4.0 feet this afternoon.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Calcasieu River
Salt Water Barrie 4.0 4.1 Fri 6 am CDT 3.7 3.6 3.4
&&
LAT...LON 3036 9309 3029 9303 3014 9328 3017 9335
3035 9332
$$
LAC019-161515-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0252.000000T0000Z-211017T1800Z/
/CWOL1.1.WT.211012T0931Z.211014T1635Z.211017T1200Z.NO/
1011 AM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park.
* Until early Sunday afternoon.
* At 9:35 AM CDT Friday the stage was 2.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 2.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:35 AM CDT Friday was 2.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 2.2 feet this evening.
* Impact...At 2.0 feet, Minor flooding of Goos Ferry Road will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Calcasieu River
White Oak Park 2.0 2.1 Fri 9 am CDT 1.9 1.9 1.8
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321
3030 9329
$$
SD788
WGUS84 KLCH 160119
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
819 PM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park
LAC019-170130-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0253.000000T0000Z-211017T0600Z/
/LCHL1.1.WT.211016T1800Z.211016T1800Z.211016T1800Z.NO/
819 PM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Sunday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* Until early Sunday morning.
* There is no current observed data.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 4.0 feet early tomorrow afternoon.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Calcasieu River
Salt Water Barrie 4.0 MSG unknown 3.8 3.8 3.5
&&
LAT...LON 3036 9309 3029 9303 3014 9328 3017 9335
3035 9332
$$
LAC019-170130-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0252.000000T0000Z-211017T1800Z/
/CWOL1.1.WT.211012T0931Z.211014T1635Z.211017T1200Z.NO/
819 PM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park.
* Until early Sunday afternoon.
* At 7:35 PM CDT Friday the stage was 1.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 2.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
maximum value of 2.2 feet tomorrow morning.
* Impact...At 2.0 feet, Minor flooding of Goos Ferry Road will occur.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (7 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sat Sun Mon
Calcasieu River
White Oak Park 2.0 1.7 Fri 7 pm CDT 1.4 1.4 1.3
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321
3030 9329
$$
Mkc360
WGUS84 KLCH 161508
FLSLCH
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1008 AM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Louisiana...
Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park
LAC019-161615-
/O.CAN.KLCH.FL.W.0253.000000T0000Z-211016T1508Z/
/LCHL1.1.WT.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1008 AM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier
has been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Calcasieu River Near Salt Water Barrier.
* At 6:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 2.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate below flood stage with a
maximum value of 3.6 feet this evening.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Calcasieu River
Salt Water Barrie 4.0 2.9 Sat 6 am CDT 3.1 3.3 3.3
&&
LAT...LON 3036 9309 3029 9303 3014 9328 3017 9335
3035 9332
$$
LAC019-161615-
/O.CAN.KLCH.FL.W.0252.000000T0000Z-211016T1508Z/
/CWOL1.1.WT.211012T0931Z.211014T1635Z.211015T1730Z.NO/
1008 AM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park has
been cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Calcasieu River NEAR White Oak Park.
* At 9:50 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 0.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 2.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will oscillate below flood stage with a
maximum value of 1.9 feet Tuesday morning.
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Sun Mon Tue
Calcasieu River
White Oak Park 2.0 0.7 Sat 9 am CDT 1.4 1.6 1.6
&&
LAT...LON 3038 9314 3031 9303 3025 9308 3019 9321
3030 9329
$$
TinglerThe office that day
Everything else NWS Lake Charles, LA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 11:12 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | LCH | Calcasieu | 4 days |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.