Rivers in Louisiana
Bayou Dorcheat near Springhill
Below flood stage
3.59ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 5:00 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 11.00 ft
- Record crest
- 22.79 ft1958
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 21.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 18.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 11.00 ft |
| Action | 10.50 ft |
- 21.00 ftExpect extensive flooding with some homes downstream to near Shangaloo and Leton, Louisiana to be flooded. Homeowners in flood prone areas along Bayou Dorcheat should rush preparations to completion for a major flood event.
- 18.00 ftExpect extensive lowland flooding of forestry resources.
- 13.00 ftMinor lowland flooding of private boat ramps. Move livestock to higher ground.
- 11.00 ftExpect minor lowland flooding.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 6% |
| 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
72 crests on NOAA’s list since 1958.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 28, 1958 | 22.79 ft |
| 2 | April 6, 1997 | 21.97 ft |
| 3 | March 11, 2016 | 21.20 ft |
| 4 | May 10, 1974 | 20.81 ft |
| 5 | June 10, 1974 | 20.81 ft |
| 6 | October 31, 2009 | 20.69 ft |
| 7 | October 16, 2009 | 20.50 ft |
| 8 | March 10, 1990 | 19.56 ft |
| 9 | December 21, 2001 | 19.50 ft |
| 10 | April 30, 1991 | 18.63 ft |
| 11 | March 2, 2021 | 18.48 ft |
| 12 | April 9, 2019 | 18.39 ft |
| 13 | April 24, 1974 | 18.35 ft |
| 14 | April 26, 1973 | 17.68 ft |
| 15 | February 25, 2018 | 17.64 ft |
| 16 | May 3, 1966 | 17.27 ft |
| 17 | March 2, 2001 | 17.20 ft |
| 18 | February 4, 1975 | 17.07 ft |
| 19 | February 4, 1990 | 17.05 ft |
| 20 | March 14, 2015 | 17.00 ft |
| 21 | February 1, 1999 | 16.96 ft |
| 22 | December 29, 1982 | 16.68 ft |
| 23 | April 26, 1964 | 16.60 ft |
| 24 | April 1, 1989 | 16.56 ft |
| 25 | May 5, 1991 | 16.53 ft |
Most recent crests
- March 2, 2021: 18.48 ft
- April 9, 2019: 18.39 ft
- December 11, 2018: 15.64 ft
- April 1, 2018: 13.98 ft
- February 25, 2018: 17.64 ft
- December 24, 2017: 13.34 ft
- April 18, 2017: 14.45 ft
- April 14, 2017: 15.21 ft
- April 6, 2017: 13.34 ft
- March 27, 2017: 11.84 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.