Rivers in Louisiana
Bogue Chitto River at Franklinton
Below flood stage
0.40ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 4:15 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 12.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 0.40 ftWed, Sep 23, 7:00 AM CDT
- Record crest
- 29.60 ft1900
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 21.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 16.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 12.00 ft |
| Action | 10.00 ft |
- 29.60 ftFlood of Record occurred on April 15, 1900. Water will cover sections of LA Highways 10, 16, 25, and 440. Water will threaten other roads as far east as LA Highway 1072. Water will back up along tributaries.
- 28.00 ftThere will be major flooding for about one mile either side of the river from Warnerton through Franklinton downstream to Enon. Louisiana Highway 16 near Enon will be under water.
- 21.00 ftThere will be major flooding for three-quarters of a mile east of the river above Bogue Chitto Heights and for three-quarters of a mile either side of the river from Bogue Chitto Heights downstream. Homes on the west bank along Highway 10 will flood.
- 20.00 ftHomes on the west bank along Highway 10 will flood along with homes, recreational camps, and industry for a mile along the east bank below the Franklinton bridge. Portions of Bogue Chitto Heights Subdivision will remain flooded affecting some homes.
- 18.00 ftHomes, recreational camps, and industry for a mile along the east bank below the Franklinton bridge will be flooded. Bogue Citto Heights Subdivision will begin to flood. Some homes will be damaged. Homes on the west bank north of Louisiana Highway 10 will flood.
- 16.00 ftBogue Chitto Heights Subdivision will begin to flood. Some homes will be damaged. Homes on the west bank north of Louisiana Highway 10 will flood. It is recommended that sand and gravel operations be stopped and equipment secured. Access roads to recreational areas will flood.
- 14.00 ftThere will be minor flooding along both banks. The National Guard Armory and parish corrections facility will require flood protection measures, as river front property will flood. Sand bagging is recommended. It is recommended that sand and gravel operations be stopped and equipment secured. Access roads to recreational areas will flood.
- 12.00 ftThe national guard armory and parish corrections facility will require flood protection measures as river front property will flood. Sand bagging is recommended
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10% |
| 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
110 crests on NOAA’s list since 1900.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 15, 1900 | 29.60 ft |
| 2 | April 7, 1983 | 24.69 ft |
| 3 | March 11, 2016 | 24.27 ft |
| 4 | August 31, 2012 | 22.13 ft |
| 5 | January 26, 1990 | 21.16 ft |
| 6 | January 18, 1925 | 20.90 ft |
| 7 | August 12, 2016 | 20.65 ft |
| 8 | March 30, 1980 | 20.55 ft |
| 9 | March 26, 2021 | 19.80 ft |
| 10 | February 14, 1927 | 19.50 ft |
| 11 | January 29, 1994 | 19.47 ft |
| 12 | March 21, 1943 | 19.46 ft |
| 13 | November 15, 1929 | 19.40 ft |
| 14 | March 1, 1933 | 19.40 ft |
| 15 | May 13, 2021 | 19.39 ft |
| 16 | February 22, 1961 | 19.37 ft |
| 17 | April 15, 1955 | 19.26 ft |
| 18 | March 29, 2009 | 19.21 ft |
| 19 | April 15, 1974 | 19.02 ft |
| 20 | March 10, 1971 | 19.00 ft |
| 21 | April 6, 1923 | 19.00 ft |
| 22 | February 17, 1929 | 19.00 ft |
| 23 | January 21, 1993 | 19.00 ft |
| 24 | March 27, 1973 | 18.60 ft |
| 25 | January 8, 1950 | 18.59 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 10, 2026: 14.00 ft
- August 31, 2021: 16.23 ft
- June 7, 2021: 16.33 ft
- May 13, 2021: 19.39 ft
- April 26, 2021: 12.89 ft
- April 16, 2021: 14.24 ft
- March 26, 2021: 19.80 ft
- February 7, 2020: 12.99 ft
- January 5, 2019: 11.51 ft
- December 28, 2018: 17.90 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
- UpstreamBogue Chitto River at Tylertown
- DownstreamBogue Chitto River at Bush
- Bogue Falaya River at Folsom
- Tchefuncte River at Folsom
- Bogue Falaya River at Camp Covington
- Pearl River at Bogalusa
- Tangipahoa River at Kentwood
- Tangipahoa River at Amite
- Pearl River at Pools Bluff near Bogalusa
- Tangipahoa River at Osyka
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.