Rivers in Louisiana

Bayou D'Arbonne at Lake Claiborne

Claiborne Parish, LouisianaNWS LCAL1USGS 07364840Shreveport office

Below flood stage
183.79ftStage

Observed Tue, Sep 29, 1:00 AM CDT

Flood stage
188.00 ft
Record crest
192.23 ft1991

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Flood stages and impacts

CategoryStage
Major flood191.00 ft
Moderate flood189.00 ft
Minor flood188.00 ft
Action187.75 ft
  1. 191.00 ftExpect flooding of numerous camps, some homes, and several roadways nearby the lake. Also some homes will be flooded and homeowners should make preparations for significant flooding.
  2. 187.50 ftExpect flooding of some camps. Also boats should be moved from boathouses to avoid boat damage due to rising water. Some secondary roadways will also be flooded and travel around the lake will be difficult.

Flood outlook

Chance of flooding, October to December

CategoryChance
Minor floodingUnder 5%
Moderate floodingUnder 5%
Major floodingUnder 5%

The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued October 28, 2025.

Crest history

9 crests on NOAA’s list since 1979.

#DateStage
1April 28, 1991192.23 ft
2March 10, 2016191.99 ft
3January 30, 1999189.23 ft
4April 14, 2019189.08 ft
5October 14, 2009188.60 ft
6October 30, 2009188.56 ft
7May 5, 1979188.03 ft
8March 3, 2001187.90 ft
9January 8, 1998187.00 ft

Most recent crests

  • April 14, 2019: 189.08 ft
  • March 10, 2016: 191.99 ft
  • October 30, 2009: 188.56 ft
  • October 14, 2009: 188.60 ft
  • March 3, 2001: 187.90 ft
  • January 30, 1999: 189.23 ft
  • January 8, 1998: 187.00 ft
  • April 28, 1991: 192.23 ft
  • May 5, 1979: 188.03 ft

Nearby

Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.

What this means

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 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.