Bogue Chitto River at Franklinton
Louisiana — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Washington County, Louisiana on the Bogue Chitto River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02491500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
21 ft
Moderate Flood
16 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
29.6 ft
Flood of Record occurred on April 15, 1900. Water will cover sections of LA Highways 10, 16, 25, and 440. Water will threaten other roads as far east as LA Highway 1072. Water will back up along tributaries.
28 ft
There will be major flooding for about one mile either side of the river from Warnerton through Franklinton downstream to Enon. Louisiana Highway 16 near Enon will be under water.
21 ft
There will be major flooding for three-quarters of a mile east of the river above Bogue Chitto Heights and for three-quarters of a mile either side of the river from Bogue Chitto Heights downstream. Homes on the west bank along Highway 10 will flood.
20 ft
Homes on the west bank along Highway 10 will flood along with homes, recreational camps, and industry for a mile along the east bank below the Franklinton bridge. Portions of Bogue Chitto Heights Subdivision will remain flooded affecting some homes.
18 ft
Homes, recreational camps, and industry for a mile along the east bank below the Franklinton bridge will be flooded. Bogue Citto Heights Subdivision will begin to flood. Some homes will be damaged. Homes on the west bank north of Louisiana Highway 10 will flood.
16 ft
Bogue Chitto Heights Subdivision will begin to flood. Some homes will be damaged. Homes on the west bank north of Louisiana Highway 10 will flood. It is recommended that sand and gravel operations be stopped and equipment secured. Access roads to recreational areas will flood.
14 ft
There will be minor flooding along both banks. The National Guard Armory and parish corrections facility will require flood protection measures, as river front property will flood. Sand bagging is recommended. It is recommended that sand and gravel operations be stopped and equipment secured. Access roads to recreational areas will flood.
12 ft
The national guard armory and parish corrections facility will require flood protection measures as river front property will flood. Sand bagging is recommended
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 1900 | 29.6 ft | — |
| Apr 14, 1900 | 29.6 ft | — |
| Apr 6, 1983 | 24.69 ft | 125,000 cfs |
| Apr 6, 1983 | 24.69 ft | 125,000 cfs |
| Mar 11, 2016 | 24.27 ft | 121,493 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FRNL1
River
Bogue Chitto River
County
Washington, LA
Coordinates
30.8428°N, 90.1619°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Bogue Chitto River at Franklinton?
The Bogue Chitto River at Franklinton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02491500) 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 Bogue Chitto River at Franklinton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Bogue Chitto River at Franklinton is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
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Where is the Bogue Chitto River at Franklinton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Washington County, Louisiana at coordinates 30.8428°N, 90.1619°W. USGS site number: 02491500. 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
- 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.