Major Flood
43 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
40 ft
Minor Flood
29 ft
Action Stage
28 ft
What Floods at Each Level
45 ft
The river level will be at the average elevation of the main levee within reach of the city.
43 ft
The river will be at the average elevation of the ring levee protecting the city of Krotz Springs. Land on the river side of the main levee will remain flooded. River navigation will be hazardous.
40 ft
Considerable flooding occurs over unprotected areas.
38 ft
Land on the river side of the main levee will be flooded. Stronger river current will make navigation dangerous.
37 ft
Tthe river will leave the banks invading property on the river side of the levee. The river current will increase making navigation difficult.
29 ft
Flooding of structures on the unprotected side of the levee along the river begins. This includes areas near the Atchafalaya Campground south of Krotz Springs and River View Subdivision north of Krotz Springs.
28 ft
Action stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 1927 | 38.5 ft | — |
| May 14, 1973 | 38.4 ft | — |
| Mar 4, 1950 | 38.15 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
KRZL1
River
Atchafalaya River
County
St. Landry, LA
Coordinates
30.5689°N, 91.7614°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Atchafalaya River at Krotz Springs?
The Atchafalaya River at Krotz Springs 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 Krotz Springs?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Atchafalaya River at Krotz Springs is 29 feet. Action stage begins at 28 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 40 feet, and major flooding at 43 feet.
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Where is the Atchafalaya River at Krotz Springs gauge located?
The gauge is located in St. Landry County, Louisiana at coordinates 30.5689°N, 91.7614°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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- 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.