Rivers in Louisiana
Bayou D'Arbonne at Lake D'Arbonne
Below flood stage
79.26ftStage
Observed Thu, Sep 24, 4:45 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 83.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 79.50 ftSat, Sep 26, 7:00 PM CDT
- Record crest
- 90.78 ft1991
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 86.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 84.50 ft |
| Minor flood | 83.00 ft |
| Action | 82.25 ft |
- 90.00 ftExpect near record flooding with nearly all homes suffering from flooding in and around the lake. Travel by boat will be the only effective means of travel as all secondary roadways will be flooded and impassable.
- 86.00 ftExpect severe flooding of a few unstilted cabins on the lake with nearly all roads around the lake suffering flooding in low areas.
- 84.00 ftExpect significant flooding of several secondary roadways that will result in several residents being cutoff from major highways. Several homes in low areas will be in danger of flooding and homeowners should take steps to protect property. Nearly all camps will suffer from flooding.
- 83.00 ftExpect flooding of secondary roadways with some camps suffering overflow. Boats should be moved from boathouses to prevent damage to boats and boathouses, otherwise boats may actually rise through the roofs of boathouses with the high water.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 16, 2026.
Crest history
13 crests on NOAA’s list since 1927.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 30, 1991 | 90.78 ft |
| 2 | March 11, 2016 | 88.89 ft |
| 3 | April 30, 1958 | 86.11 ft |
| 4 | June 11, 1974 | 85.83 ft |
| 5 | October 16, 2009 | 85.60 ft |
| 6 | March 4, 2001 | 85.50 ft |
| 7 | February 1, 1999 | 85.28 ft |
| 8 | July 2, 1989 | 84.90 ft |
| 9 | March 24, 2012 | 84.00 ft |
| 10 | May 3, 1927 | 83.60 ft |
| 11 | December 19, 1932 | 83.60 ft |
| 12 | April 4, 1945 | 83.50 ft |
| 13 | January 9, 1998 | 82.51 ft |
Most recent crests
- March 11, 2016: 88.89 ft
- March 24, 2012: 84.00 ft
- October 16, 2009: 85.60 ft
- March 4, 2001: 85.50 ft
- February 1, 1999: 85.28 ft
- January 9, 1998: 82.51 ft
- April 30, 1991: 90.78 ft
- July 2, 1989: 84.90 ft
- June 11, 1974: 85.83 ft
- April 30, 1958: 86.11 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
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.