Major Flood
21.5 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
19.5 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22.5 ft
Potentially several hundred homes flooded with numerous roads closed within several miles of Bayous Fuseilier, Carencro and Vermilion all the way down to Interstate 10.
21.5 ft
Several roads are closed with several homes near the bayou flooded or cutoff.
20.5 ft
Intersection of Arnaudville and Magellan roads is impassible.
19.5 ft
Arnaudville Road and Magellan road intersection begins to flood from Coulee Lantier.
18 ft
Roads along Bayou Fuseilier are impassable. These include but are not limited to Walnut and Green roads along the St. Martin, St. Landry Parish line, as well as Meche Road in St. Landry Parish.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2012 | 22.5 ft | 3,963 cfs |
| Mar 14, 2004 | 21.59 ft | — |
| Aug 14, 2016 | 21.53 ft | 3,178 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BVCL1
River
Bayou Vermilion
County
Lafayette, LA
Coordinates
30.3681°N, 91.9875°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Bayou Vermilion near Carencro?
The Bayou Vermilion near Carencro gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07386600) 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 Vermilion near Carencro?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Bayou Vermilion near Carencro is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19.5 feet, and major flooding at 21.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Bayou Vermilion rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Bayou Vermilion near Carencro 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 Vermilion near Carencro gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lafayette County, Louisiana at coordinates 30.3681°N, 91.9875°W. USGS site number: 07386600. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Vermilion River at Lake Martin Road
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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.