Atchafalaya River at Bayou Sorrel Landside
Louisiana — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Iberville County, Louisiana on the Atchafalaya River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: SLSL1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
10 ft
Moderate Flood
8 ft
Minor Flood
6 ft
Action Stage
5.5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
7.3 ft
Army Corps of Engineers will close Bayou Sorrel Locks to all navigation. The Coast Guard will close the Waterway to all power-driven vessels.
6.9 ft
Bayou Sorrel Lock will not allow vessels to enter and vessels in the Waterway will be cleared out when the river is falling.
6.9 ft
Bayou Sorrel Lock will not allow vessels to enter and vessels in the Waterway will be cleared out when the river is rising.
6.5 ft
The Lower Grand River Waterway will be closed to all commercial traffic. One-way traffic may become established through Bayou Sorrel Waterway from Mile 37.6 to Mile 45 when the river is rising.
6 ft
The Safety Zone will be cancelled at this level when the river is falling.
6 ft
The Coast Guard will establish a No-Wake zone. A Safety Zone will be in place from Bayou Sorrel Locks to the Lower Grand River at Bayou Pigeon when the river is rising.
5.5 ft
Gradual phase-down of restrictions will begin when the river is falling.
5.5 ft
Coast Guard advises that mariners should slow speed and make no discernible wakes when the river is rising.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2016 | 7.8 ft | — |
| Aug 16, 2016 | 7.8 ft | — |
| May 13, 2019 | 7.4 ft | — |
| May 14, 2019 | 7.4 ft | — |
| May 15, 2019 | 7.4 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
SLSL1
River
Atchafalaya River
County
Iberville, LA
Coordinates
30.1300°N, 91.3225°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Atchafalaya River at Bayou Sorrel Landside?
The Atchafalaya River at Bayou Sorrel Landside gauge is maintained by USGS and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Atchafalaya River at Bayou Sorrel Landside?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Atchafalaya River at Bayou Sorrel Landside is 6 feet. Action stage begins at 5.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8 feet, and major flooding at 10 feet.
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Where is the Atchafalaya River at Bayou Sorrel Landside gauge located?
The gauge is located in Iberville County, Louisiana at coordinates 30.1300°N, 91.3225°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: U. S. Army Corps of Engineers