Bayou Queue De Tortue at Riceville Water Level

Current Water Level

Gage Height

Streamflow

Last Reading

FLOOD STAGES

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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

Major Flood

15 ft

Moderate Flood

13 ft

Minor Flood

11 ft

Action Stage

7 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

08012300

NWS LID

BQTL1

River

Bayou Queue De Tortue

County

Acadia, LA

Coordinates

30.0815°N, 92.5065°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Bayou Queue De Tortue at Riceville?

The Bayou Queue De Tortue at Riceville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08012300) 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 Queue De Tortue at Riceville?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Bayou Queue De Tortue at Riceville is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.

How do I get alerts when Bayou Queue De Tortue rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Bayou Queue De Tortue at Riceville 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 Queue De Tortue at Riceville gauge located?

The gauge is located in Acadia County, Louisiana at coordinates 30.0815°N, 92.5065°W. USGS site number: 08012300. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

More Resources

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Source & Notes

Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey

Bayou Queue De Tortue at Riceville Water Level & Flood Stage.