Major Flood
16 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
14 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
Water is well over the road at the pontoon bridge. Low vehicles could become flooded out if trying to cross.
12 ft
Water begins to cover highway 91 near the pontoon bridge.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ESWL1
River
Bayou Plaquemine Brule
County
Acadia, LA
Coordinates
30.1980°N, 92.4634°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Bayou Plaquemine Brule at Estherwood?
The Bayou Plaquemine Brule at Estherwood gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08011020) 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 Estherwood?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Bayou Plaquemine Brule at Estherwood is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Bayou Plaquemine Brule rises?
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Where is the Bayou Plaquemine Brule at Estherwood gauge located?
The gauge is located in Acadia County, Louisiana at coordinates 30.1980°N, 92.4634°W. USGS site number: 08011020. 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