Rivers in Louisiana
Bogue Falaya River near Camp Covington
Below flood stage
34.59ftStage
Observed Thu, Sep 24, 4:00 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 45.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 34.70 ftThu, Sep 24, 7:00 AM CDT
- Record crest
- 61.14 ft2016
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 60.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 50.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 45.00 ft |
| Action | 40.00 ft |
- 62.00 ftLA Highway 25 will be impacted from Bruhl Road to Million Dollar Road to River Road. Evacuations will be necessary for many homes as the widespread flooding spreads into neighborhoods.
- 61.10 ftFlood of Record occurred on March 11, 2016. Widespread flooding will develop, homes will be flooded, and evacuations will be necessary. Water will inundated most area roads and shut down LA Highway 25.
- 60.00 ftThe river will flood living spaces of homes near the gage on Million Dollar Road. Water will approach the undercarriage of the bridge. Debris in the river will threaten the bridge structure. Portions of Million Dollar Road will be closed to traffic east of Louisiana Highway 25. Homes along Highway 25 from Lake Ramsey Road to Million Dollar Road will flood.
- 55.00 ftLower end of Camp Covington Camp grounds will begin to flood. Cabins on the lower end will be threatened. Water will threaten living space of homes along the river east of the gage. Water will cover Million Dollar Road at the intersection of KC Camp Road. The Saint Joseph Abbey parking lot will be threatened.
- 50.00 ftProperty along the east bank will be inundated. The entrance driveway to property near the gage on the east bank will become impassable. Water will cover Million Dollar Road at the intersection of KC Camp Road. Caution is urged driving along Million Dollar Road. The river will be bankfull at Saint Joseph Abbey downstream threatening the Abbey parking lot.
- 45.00 ftWater will encroach residential property in the vicinity of the gage. Residences on the east bank near the river will be threatened. Water will cover entrance driveways to property on the east bank.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9% |
| Moderate flooding | 6% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 16, 2026.
Crest history
43 crests on NOAA’s list since 1998.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 11, 2016 | 61.14 ft |
| 2 | August 30, 2021 | 57.61 ft |
| 3 | July 1, 2003 | 57.01 ft |
| 4 | May 3, 2008 | 56.63 ft |
| 5 | May 12, 2019 | 55.47 ft |
| 6 | August 30, 2012 | 55.38 ft |
| 7 | May 15, 2020 | 54.90 ft |
| 8 | September 26, 2002 | 54.61 ft |
| 9 | December 28, 2018 | 54.24 ft |
| 10 | March 7, 1998 | 53.95 ft |
| 11 | October 3, 2002 | 53.60 ft |
| 12 | January 12, 2013 | 53.59 ft |
| 13 | August 13, 2016 | 53.06 ft |
| 14 | August 6, 2002 | 52.98 ft |
| 15 | June 8, 2001 | 52.32 ft |
| 16 | October 28, 2021 | 52.23 ft |
| 17 | January 25, 2024 | 52.13 ft |
| 18 | May 9, 2026 | 51.71 ft |
| 19 | May 31, 2014 | 50.59 ft |
| 20 | April 3, 2017 | 50.06 ft |
| 21 | September 12, 2024 | 49.66 ft |
| 22 | April 10, 2021 | 49.39 ft |
| 23 | February 4, 2022 | 48.61 ft |
| 24 | September 15, 2021 | 48.60 ft |
| 25 | January 9, 2024 | 48.44 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 18, 2026: 47.00 ft
- May 9, 2026: 51.71 ft
- September 12, 2024: 49.66 ft
- January 25, 2024: 52.13 ft
- January 9, 2024: 48.44 ft
- February 4, 2022: 48.61 ft
- October 28, 2021: 52.23 ft
- September 15, 2021: 48.60 ft
- August 30, 2021: 57.61 ft
- July 21, 2021: 45.14 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
- UpstreamBogue Falaya River at Folsom
- DownstreamBogue Falaya River at Boston Street
- Tchefuncte River at Covington
- Bogue Falaya River at Covington at Lee Road
- Bogue Falaya River at Little Bogue Falaya at Holly Drive
- Tchefuncte River at LA Hwy 21/Tyler Street
- Tchefuncte River at Folsom
- Abita River at Abita Springs at Hwy 36
What this means
Forecasts by the Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Sources
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.