Major Flood
28 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
24 ft
Minor Flood
22 ft
Action Stage
22 ft
What Floods at Each Level
34.5 ft
River at its flood of record.
28 ft
Major flood threat downstream including residential flooding near jennings, mermentau, silverwood, and lake arthur.
27 ft
Flooding occurs on portions of Riverside Road north of Saint Jules Road and the road is subject to closure.
25.5 ft
Moderate flood threat downstream including a few residences near jennings, mermentau and silverwood. Operations at silverwood shipyard could be affect. Several roads in the area become flooded, including la 97 north of jennings floods, which is subject to being closed.
24 ft
Moderate flood threat downstream including a few residences near jennings, mermentau, and silverwood. Operations at silverwood shipyard could be affected.
22 ft
Minor agricultural flood damage will occur.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 1953 | 34.39 ft | 35,800 cfs |
| Feb 6, 1955 | 31.74 ft | 28,700 cfs |
| Aug 10, 1940 | 31.08 ft | 22,900 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BSLL1
River
Bayou Nezpique
County
Jefferson Davis, LA
Coordinates
30.4806°N, 92.6317°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Bayou Nezpique at Basile?
The Bayou Nezpique at Basile gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08012000) 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 Nezpique at Basile?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Bayou Nezpique at Basile is 22 feet. Action stage begins at 22 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when Bayou Nezpique rises?
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Where is the Bayou Nezpique at Basile gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jefferson Davis County, Louisiana at coordinates 30.4806°N, 92.6317°W. USGS site number: 08012000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Mermentau River at Mermentau
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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 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.