Major Flood
178 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
174.5 ft
Minor Flood
172 ft
Action Stage
171.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
180 ft
Travel to homes in the lake very difficult by only using boat. Near record flooding of the Cypress Village, Caddo Lake State Park, and Uncertain, Texas as well as on the Louisiana side of the lake through Mooringsport. Expect near record backwater flooding of homes up through James Bayou. Major flooding also develops between levee systems below Caddo Lake on Twelve Mile Bayou.
178 ft
Near record flooding of several hundred homes including several stilted homes. Homeowners should be prepared for severe flooding.
175 ft
Homeowners should rush preparations to completion for significant flooding problems. Nearly all homes that are not stilted face flooding. Boats should be moved from boathouses and into open water to prevent them from rising through the boathouse roof. Also expect flooded access roadways in Cypress Village and Caddo Lake State Park. Backwater flooding will increase through James Bayou as well on the north side of the lake.
175 ft
Homeowners should rush preparations to completion for significant flooding problems. Nearly all homes that are not stilted face flooding. Boats should be moved from boathouses and into open water to prevent them from rising through the boathouse roof.
173 ft
Several secondary access roads will become flooded and travel will be difficult especially in and around Uncertain, Texas.
171.5 ft
Expect minor flooding with some secondary access roads to homes suffering flooding especially in and around Uncertain, Texas.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 1958 | 182.92 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Apr 4, 1945 | 182.31 ft | — |
| May 2, 1966 | 180.7 ft | -9,999 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LCOL1
River
Big Cypress Creek
County
Caddo, LA
Coordinates
32.6978°N, 93.9578°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Big Cypress Creek at Mooringsport (Caddo Lake)?
The Big Cypress Creek at Mooringsport (Caddo Lake) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07346310) 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 Big Cypress Creek at Mooringsport (Caddo Lake)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Big Cypress Creek at Mooringsport (Caddo Lake) is 172 feet. Action stage begins at 171.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 174.5 feet, and major flooding at 178 feet.
How do I get alerts when Big Cypress Creek rises?
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Where is the Big Cypress Creek at Mooringsport (Caddo Lake) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Caddo County, Louisiana at coordinates 32.6978°N, 93.9578°W. USGS site number: 07346310. 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 U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage measured manually and reported by river observer. No automated gauge on-site.