Major Flood
30 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
26 ft
Minor Flood
23 ft
Action Stage
19 ft
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
Get Flood Alerts for Bayou Des Cannes west of Iota
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Bayou Des Cannes west of Iota?
The Bayou Des Cannes west of Iota gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08010050) 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 west of Iota?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Bayou Des Cannes west of Iota is 23 feet. Action stage begins at 19 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 26 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
How do I get alerts when this river rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Bayou Des Cannes west of Iota to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Bayou Des Cannes west of Iota gauge located?
The gauge is located in Acadia County, Louisiana at coordinates 30.3330°N, 92.5428°W. USGS site number: 08010050. 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