Major Flood
20 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
18 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
Low-Water Impacts
5 ft
Stage needed to inundate designated Gulf Sturgeon critical habitat below Jim Woodruff Lock and Dam.
3 ft
Temporary (not sustainable) operating level for of Scholz Power Plant
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CRWL1
River
Bayou Plaquemine Brule
County
Acadia, LA
Coordinates
30.2362°N, 92.3964°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Bayou Plaquemine Brule at Crowley?
The Bayou Plaquemine Brule at Crowley gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08011000) 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 Plaquemine Brule at Crowley?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Bayou Plaquemine Brule at Crowley is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Bayou Plaquemine Brule rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Bayou Plaquemine Brule at Crowley 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 Plaquemine Brule at Crowley gauge located?
The gauge is located in Acadia County, Louisiana at coordinates 30.2362°N, 92.3964°W. USGS site number: 08011000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of US Geological Service