Bogue Falaya River at Boston Street
Louisiana — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in St. Tammany County, Louisiana on the Bogue Falaya River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 07375175, 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
17 ft
Moderate Flood
11 ft
Minor Flood
6 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
4,000 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
Flood of Record occurred on March 12, 2016. Widespread flooding will develop in downtown Covington and below the gauge. Businesses will be inaccessible along parts of U.S. Hwy. 190 and along Military Rd. The bridge at U.S. Hwy 190 will be inundated. Bogue Falaya Park and homes along the river will be flooded.
17 ft
Water will back up on the Abita River flooding most of the area between U.S. Hwy 190 and LA Hwy 36. The river will be at the undercarriage of the East Boston Street bridge.
15 ft
Water on East Boston Street and on LA Hwy 21 east of the river will make driving hazardous. Low-lying areas near the Bogue Falaya and Abita Rivers will flood.
13.5 ft
Homes along River Bend Road will flood. Water will be in the ground floor classrooms of Christ Episcopal School.
12 ft
River Bend Road will be under water threatening adjacent homes. Bogue Falaya River Park and Christ Episcopal School grounds will remain flooded.
11 ft
There will be more widespread flooding around the grounds of the Christ Episcopal School and Bogue Falaya River Park.
9 ft
Bogue Falaya River Park will become inundated.
7 ft
Water will rise onto the west bank flooding property of the Bogue Falaya Towers at East Boston Street and threatening commercial property on the east bank near Military Road. Bogue Falaya River Park and Christ Episcopal School grounds will begin to flood.
6 ft
The river will leave its banks under the Boston Street Bridge and begin to flood the Bogue Falaya Towers property.
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 11, 2016 | 19.2 ft | — |
| Mar 11, 2016 | 19.2 ft | — |
| Jan 21, 1993 | 17.1 ft | 10,100 cfs |
| Jan 21, 1993 | 17.1 ft | 10,100 cfs |
| Jun 30, 2003 | 16.63 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CVEL1
River
Bogue Falaya River
County
St. Tammany, LA
Coordinates
30.4764°N, 90.0894°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Bogue Falaya River at Boston Street?
The Bogue Falaya River at Boston Street gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07375175) 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 Falaya River at Boston Street?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Bogue Falaya River at Boston Street is 6 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
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Where is the Bogue Falaya River at Boston Street gauge located?
The gauge is located in St. Tammany County, Louisiana at coordinates 30.4764°N, 90.0894°W. USGS site number: 07375175. 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.