Major Flood
145 ft
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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
144 ft
Minor Flood
142.5 ft
Action Stage
142 ft
What Floods at Each Level
149 ft
Near record flooding of several thousand acres with numerous unstilted homes flooded.
147 ft
Several unstilted homes face flooding. All lake roads inundated at this point.
145 ft
Preparations for major flooding should be rushed to completion as the lake roads are cut off by high water. A few unstilted cabins may suffer overflow.
144 ft
Most camps across the lake begin to flood. Some homes will also face flooding especially homes that are not stilted. Preparations for flooding should be rushed to completion.
143 ft
Water begins to flow over Louisiana 164.
142.5 ft
Expect some minor flooding of low area camps, however, all access roadways will remain open.
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 13, 2016 | 150.16 ft | 134,000 cfs |
| Apr 17, 1991 | 147.79 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Nov 4, 2009 | 147.48 ft | -9,999 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LBUL1
River
Bayou Dorcheat
County
Bossier, LA
Coordinates
32.3283°N, 93.4311°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Bayou Dorcheat at Lake Bistineau?
The Bayou Dorcheat at Lake Bistineau gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07349250) 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 Lake Bistineau?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Bayou Dorcheat at Lake Bistineau is 142.5 feet. Action stage begins at 142 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 144 feet, and major flooding at 145 feet.
How do I get alerts when Bayou Dorcheat rises?
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Where is the Bayou Dorcheat at Lake Bistineau gauge located?
The gauge is located in Bossier County, Louisiana at coordinates 32.3283°N, 93.4311°W. USGS site number: 07349250. 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.