Major Flood
11 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
9 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
Travel will be greatly impacted with many roads impassable. Water will enter several structures.
11 ft
Numerous structures along Airport Road and Dixie Ranch Road are impacted witha few roads impassable.
10 ft
Minor flooding occurs around Dixie Ranch Road, Airport Road, and arouund Meadows Blvd.
8 ft
Low-lying areas are threatened at Victoria Way and along Airport Road near Interstate 12.
7 ft
Tammany Trace will be threatened by flood waters.
6 ft
Several roads will be impacted and travel will be impaired.
3.5 ft
In storm surge events or strong southeast winds, water will pool near St. Genevieve Church and LA Hwy 433 may be impassable.
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 28, 2005 | 11.54 ft | — |
| Aug 29, 2021 | 9.02 ft | — |
| Aug 29, 2012 | 8.39 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LBSL1
River
Bayou Liberty
County
St. Tammany, LA
Coordinates
30.3011°N, 89.8306°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Bayou Liberty near Slidell?
The Bayou Liberty near Slidell gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07374581) 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 Liberty near Slidell?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Bayou Liberty near Slidell is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 11 feet.
How do I get alerts when Bayou Liberty rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Bayou Liberty near Slidell 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 Liberty near Slidell gauge located?
The gauge is located in St. Tammany County, Louisiana at coordinates 30.3011°N, 89.8306°W. USGS site number: 07374581. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey