Rivers in Louisiana
Whisky Chitto Creek near Mittie
Below flood stage
2.58ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 11:15 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 15.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 2.60 ftWed, Sep 23, 1:00 PM CDT
- Record crest
- 32.80 ft1953
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 23.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 20.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 15.00 ft |
| Action | 15.00 ft |
- 32.79 ftThe river is at its flood of record. Major to catastrophic flooding will occur.
- 29.00 ftThe creek is over a mile wide with several homes flooded. Large sections of Carpters Bridge, Baggett and Tenmile roads will have several feet of water over them.
- 26.00 ftHwy 26 has 2 to 3 feet of water over it.
- 24.00 ftSeveral structures in the Simmons Settlement community begin to flood.
- 23.00 ftNumerous Secondary roads near Whisky Chitto creek begin to flood. Some spots on Hwy 26 have between one and two feet of water over the road. Highway 26 will be closed.
- 22.00 ftWater is over highway 26 in the vicinity of the bridge. Water may cover highway 377 when the creek is rising and forecast to reach 22 feet and subject to being closed. Water also begins to threaten the community of Simmons Settlement.
- 20.00 ftModerate lowland flooding along the creek will occur. When the creek is rising and forecast to reach 20 feet, highway 377 may have water beginning to cover it.
- 18.20 ftCarpenter's Bridge Road is flooded.
- 15.00 ftMinor lowland flooding near the creek will occur with Willards Camp Road as well as other secondary roads near the creek flooded.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7% |
| 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
102 crests on NOAA’s list since 1886.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 18, 1953 | 32.80 ft |
| 2 | June 29, 1989 | 25.80 ft |
| 3 | June 1, 1886 | 25.70 ft |
| 4 | December 28, 1982 | 25.67 ft |
| 5 | November 30, 2001 | 24.75 ft |
| 6 | October 22, 1984 | 24.31 ft |
| 7 | November 13, 1966 | 23.87 ft |
| 8 | November 5, 2002 | 23.80 ft |
| 9 | August 20, 1940 | 23.42 ft |
| 10 | March 9, 1995 | 23.41 ft |
| 11 | March 31, 2018 | 23.29 ft |
| 12 | February 14, 1984 | 23.15 ft |
| 13 | May 2, 1954 | 22.78 ft |
| 14 | April 5, 2017 | 22.77 ft |
| 15 | November 18, 1987 | 22.52 ft |
| 16 | February 14, 1950 | 22.48 ft |
| 17 | December 15, 1991 | 22.47 ft |
| 18 | October 11, 2020 | 22.27 ft |
| 19 | March 26, 1973 | 22.10 ft |
| 20 | December 7, 1971 | 21.85 ft |
| 21 | April 13, 1995 | 21.82 ft |
| 22 | October 31, 1985 | 21.46 ft |
| 23 | January 12, 2013 | 21.40 ft |
| 24 | October 15, 2001 | 21.38 ft |
| 25 | October 15, 2001 | 21.38 ft |
Most recent crests
- October 11, 2020: 22.27 ft
- September 27, 2020: 14.40 ft
- May 10, 2019: 19.96 ft
- March 31, 2018: 23.29 ft
- April 5, 2017: 22.77 ft
- March 12, 2016: 20.30 ft
- November 4, 2015: 17.44 ft
- April 8, 2015: 15.52 ft
- February 13, 2014: 10.23 ft
- January 12, 2013: 21.40 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 48 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.