Atchafalaya River above Butte La Rose

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What floods at each level

• 28 ft

  The community of Butte La Rose will be flooded. Several homes will sustain major damage. Although the project levee height is 33 feet, back water flooding will impact the community and evacuation is strongly recommended.

• 27 ft

  Industrial operations will be curtailed. A few homes near the river will flood. River traffic negotiating sharp turns will remain difficult.

• 26 ft

  The walkway to the river gauge will be under water and the gage will be inaccessible. Industrial storage areas near the river will flood. Unsecured material and equipment on property near the river will float off or become damaged. River traffic negotiating sharp turns will become difficult.

• 25 ft

  Industrial storage areas near the river will flood. Unsecured material and equipment on property near the river will float off or become damaged. River traffic negotiating sharp turns will become difficult.

• 22 ft

  River traffic negotiating sharp turns will become difficult. Industrial equipment will be threatened and should be relocated to avoid damage.

• 20 ft

  Minor flooding begins.

• 17 ft

  Action stage.

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