Bayou Des Cannes near Eunice
Louisiana — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in St. Landry County, Louisiana on the Bayou Des Cannes. Live water level data from USGS gauge 08010000, 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
21 ft
Moderate Flood
18 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
WIDESPREAD FLOODING CAN BE EXPECTED. IT IS ESTIMATED THAT 55 STRUCTURES WILL BE IMPACTED BY FLOOD WATERS ALONG THIS REACH OF THE BAYOU. FLOODING OF HIGHWAY 190 CAN BE EXPECTED WITH WATER 4 TO 5 FEET OVER THE HIGHWAY. HIGHWAY 757 UPSTREAM OF THE GAUGE WILL HAVE 2 TO 3 FEET OF WATER COVERING IT. HIGHWAY 13 ON THE EVANGELINE PARISH SIDE OF THE BAYOU WILL BE COVERED WITH 3 TO 6 FEET OF WATER.
21 ft
MAJOR FLOODING CAN BE EXPECTED WITH AN ESTIMATED 36 STRUCTURES AFFECTED BY FLOODING. SEVERAL SECONDARY ROADS ARE FLOODED NEAR THE BAYOU.
20.6 ft
IT IS ESTIMATED THAT 30 STRUCTURES NEAR THE BAYOU WILL FLOOD WITH SEVERAL SECONDARY ROADS FLOODED NEAR THE BAYOU.
19.8 ft
IT IS ESTIMATED THAT 18 STRUCTURES NEAR THE BAYOU WILL BE FLOODED.
16 ft
Minor flooding begins along the bayou with a few structures right along the bayou threatened.
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 15, 2016 | 22.37 ft | 12,403 cfs |
| Aug 15, 2016 | 22.37 ft | 12,403 cfs |
| May 19, 1953 | 22.36 ft | 11,900 cfs |
| May 19, 1953 | 22.36 ft | 11,900 cfs |
| Dec 6, 1971 | 21.77 ft | 9,890 cfs |
Flood Inundation Map
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BDCL1
River
Bayou Des Cannes
County
St. Landry, LA
Coordinates
30.4828°N, 92.4906°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Bayou Des Cannes near Eunice?
The Bayou Des Cannes near Eunice gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08010000) 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 Bayou Des Cannes near Eunice?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Bayou Des Cannes near Eunice is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Bayou Des Cannes rises?
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Where is the Bayou Des Cannes near Eunice gauge located?
The gauge is located in St. Landry County, Louisiana at coordinates 30.4828°N, 92.4906°W. USGS site number: 08010000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- 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.