Bayou Vermilion near Carencro

1. 22.50 ftPotentially several hundred homes flooded with numerous roads closed within several miles of Bayous Fuseilier, Carencro and Vermilion all the way down to Interstate 10.
2. 21.50 ftSeveral roads are closed with several homes near the bayou flooded or cutoff.
3. 20.50 ftIntersection of Arnaudville and Magellan roads is impassible.
4. 19.50 ftArnaudville Road and Magellan road intersection begins to flood from Coulee Lantier.
5. 18.00 ftRoads along Bayou Fuseilier are impassable. These include but are not limited to Walnut and Green roads along the St. Martin, St. Landry Parish line, as well as Meche Road in St. Landry Parish.

Chance of flooding, September to November

The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 16, 2026.

Most recent crests

• May 5, 2017: 18.04 ft
• August 14, 2016: 21.53 ft
• March 13, 2016: 18.25 ft
• November 8, 2015: 17.21 ft
• May 29, 2014: 19.62 ft
• April 15, 2013: 17.73 ft
• January 11, 2013: 21.52 ft
• March 13, 2012: 22.50 ft
• February 19, 2012: 18.51 ft
• January 11, 2012: 19.83 ft

• DownstreamVermilion River at Lake Martin Road
• Vermilion River at I-10 at Lafayette
• Vermilion River at Lafayette - Surrey Street
• Bayou Teche at Port Barre
• Bayou Courtableau at Drainage Structure
• Bayou Courtableau
• State Canal
• Bayou Courtableau at Washington

Forecasts by the Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.

Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.