Major Flood
10 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
8 ft
Minor Flood
5 ft
Action Stage
3 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14.4 ft
The river is at its flood of record. Catastrophic flooding will occur.
12.8 ft
Widespread major flooding occurring. Water levels are near the 2nd highest stage on record.
11.5 ft
Major flooding occurs both upstream and downstream from Sam Houston Jones State Park with numerous homes and camps under water. Many roads become impassable.
11 ft
Major flooding is occurring. Water levels are near those reached during the flood of July 1989. Extensive flooding of Sam Houston Jones State Park. Water is in some homes in the Cypress Lake and Indian Lake Subdivisions upstream of the park. South Perkins Ferry Road is impassable and many homes along the road are flooded.
10.5 ft
Major flooding can be expected. Water levels are near those reached during the storm surge of Hurricane Ike in 2008. Cypress Lake Drive and South Perkins Ferry Road are impassable and water gets into several homes. Water crosses Highway 378 near Sam Houston Jones State Park about two feet in depth.
8.5 ft
Water levels are near those reached during the storm surge from Hurricane Rita in 2005. Cypress Lake Drive is impassable and water is up to a few homes along the road. Portions of Sam Houston Park are under water.
8 ft
Upstream from Sam Houston Jones State Park, water across low spots of Cypress Lake Drive.
6.5 ft
Portions of South Perkins Ferry Road become impassable. Recreational areas in Sam Houston Jones State Park are under water, including the playground and campsites nearest the river.
5 ft
Low spots on South Perkins Ferry Road have water on it. Water is over some boat docks on South Perkins Ferry Road and over boat ramps at Sam Houston Jones State Park. Extensive marshland flooding will occur upstream and downstream from the park.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 1982 | 14.4 ft | — |
| May 21, 1953 | 12.75 ft | — |
| May 17, 1980 | 11.82 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
LCRL1
River
Calcasieu River
County
Calcasieu, LA
Coordinates
30.2942°N, 93.2628°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Calcasieu River at Sam Houston Jones State Park?
The Calcasieu River at Sam Houston Jones State Park gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Calcasieu River at Sam Houston Jones State Park?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Calcasieu River at Sam Houston Jones State Park is 5 feet. Action stage begins at 3 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8 feet, and major flooding at 10 feet.
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Where is the Calcasieu River at Sam Houston Jones State Park gauge located?
The gauge is located in Calcasieu County, Louisiana at coordinates 30.2942°N, 93.2628°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.