RIVER GAUGE · BAYOU DORCHEAT
Bayou Dorcheat near Springhill
Webster County, Louisiana
Water level3.93 ft
Flow0 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10.5 ft720 cfs
Minor flood11 ft870 cfs
Moderate flood18 ft14,500 cfs
Major flood21 ft28,100 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 21 ft
Expect extensive flooding with some homes downstream to near Shangaloo and Leton, Louisiana to be flooded. Homeowners in flood prone areas along Bayou Dorcheat should rush preparations to completion for a major flood event.
- 18 ft
Expect extensive lowland flooding of forestry resources.
- 13 ft
Minor lowland flooding of private boat ramps. Move livestock to higher ground.
- 11 ft
Expect minor lowland flooding.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 1958 | 22.79 ft | 36,400 cfs |
| Apr 6, 1997 | 21.97 ft | 36,700 cfs |
| Mar 11, 2016 | 21.2 ft | 29,000 cfs |
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