Major Flood
18 ft
Current Water Level
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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
15 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21.36 ft
Flood of Record occurred on March 13, 2016. There will be major flooding along Louisiana Highway 21 near the river. Highway 21 bridge will be closed because of high water and parts of LA Highway 41 east of Bush will be inaccessible.
15 ft
Homes near the river along Louisiana Highway 21 will be moderately flooded. The access road upstream of the bridge will remain inundated.
13 ft
Homes in low-lying areas on the downstream side of Louisiana Highway 21 near the bridge will flood. The access road upstream of the bridge will remain inundated.
11 ft
The access road upstream of the bridge will flood. The river will leave the main channel on the left bank below the bridge flooding woodlands on either side of Louisiana Highway 21.
10 ft
Gravel pits upstream of Louisiana Highway 21 will begin to overflow threatening property at lower elevations on either side of Highway 21 in the vicinity of the bridge.
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, 2016 | 21.36 ft | 83,400 cfs |
| Apr 8, 1983 | 21.22 ft | 131,700 cfs |
| Sep 2, 2012 | 19.82 ft | 65,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BSHL1
River
Bogue Chitto River
County
St. Tammany, LA
Coordinates
30.6292°N, 89.8972°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Bogue Chitto River near Bush?
The Bogue Chitto River near Bush gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02492000) 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 near Bush?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Bogue Chitto River near Bush is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Bogue Chitto River rises?
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Where is the Bogue Chitto River near Bush gauge located?
The gauge is located in St. Tammany County, Louisiana at coordinates 30.6292°N, 89.8972°W. USGS site number: 02492000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: U.S. 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.