Bayou Vermilion near Carencro
Lafayette County, Louisiana
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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