Major Flood
24 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
13.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
24 ft
Major flooding of several hundred acres of land. Preparations should be completed for near record flooding. The Bayou Inn in Dixie Inn will face flooding problems also. In addition, the old highway 80 bridge will be inundated as well. Some homes downstream from Dixie Inn and upstream from Lake Bistineau also face flooding. Homeowners in low areas prone to high water on Bayou Dorcheat should rush preparations to completion for flooding.
20 ft
Expect moderate to severe flooding of bayou bottoms. The boat ramp park at Dixie Inn is completely flooded at this point.
19 ft
Lowland flooding will continue for several more days. The bayou will continue to slowly fall and flood problems will decrease and end.
14 ft
Expect minor lowland flooding with the boat ramp suffering overflow.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2016 | 25.95 ft | 41,000 cfs |
| Apr 8, 1997 | 25.12 ft | 38,200 cfs |
| Apr 30, 1958 | 24.9 ft | 44,800 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MNEL1
River
Bayou Dorcheat
County
Webster, LA
Coordinates
32.5974°N, 93.3319°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Bayou Dorcheat at Dixie Inn?
The Bayou Dorcheat at Dixie Inn gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07349000) 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 Dorcheat at Dixie Inn?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Bayou Dorcheat at Dixie Inn is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 13.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when Bayou Dorcheat rises?
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Where is the Bayou Dorcheat at Dixie Inn gauge located?
The gauge is located in Webster County, Louisiana at coordinates 32.5974°N, 93.3319°W. USGS site number: 07349000. 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 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.