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Barnes Creek at Topsy Bel Road
Louisiana — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Allen County, Louisiana on the Barnes Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 08015620, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

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Streamflow

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Last Reading

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Flood Stages

Major Flood

25 ft

Moderate Flood

20 ft

Minor Flood

16 ft

Action Stage

14 ft

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

Low-Water Impacts

5 ft

Stage needed to inundate designated Gulf Sturgeon critical habitat below Jim Woodruff Lock and Dam.

3 ft

Temporary (not sustainable) operating level for of Scholz Power Plant

What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.

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About This Gauge

USGS Site

08015620

NWS LID

BCRL1

River

Barnes Creek

County

Allen, LA

Coordinates

30.4676°N, 93.0941°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Barnes Creek at Topsy Bel Road?

The Barnes Creek at Topsy Bel Road gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08015620) 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 Barnes Creek at Topsy Bel Road?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Barnes Creek at Topsy Bel Road is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.

How do I get alerts when Barnes Creek rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Barnes Creek at Topsy Bel Road to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.

Where is the Barnes Creek at Topsy Bel Road gauge located?

The gauge is located in Allen County, Louisiana at coordinates 30.4676°N, 93.0941°W. USGS site number: 08015620. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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Source & Notes

Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey