Calcasieu River near Kinder
Louisiana — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Allen County, Louisiana on the Calcasieu River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 08015500, 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
23 ft
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
13.5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
32.9 ft
At this level water will be flowing over the Highway 190 bridge.
32 ft
The river at its flood of record. Widespread catastrpohic flood damage will occur. Many communities along and at some distance from the river become flooded. These communities include Kinder, Indian Village, Buller and Hecker. Portions of U.S. Highway 165 may also flood.
29 ft
Flood waters reach the top of the rail on the railroad bridge downstream from the Hwy 190 bridge. Flooding of the bridge approaches on Hwy 190.
28.8 ft
The water will be at the low chord of the Highway 190 bridge.
27.8 ft
FEMA flood insurance maps indicate that at 27.8 feet, if you are located in the 1% (100 year) flood plain your property is at a high risk for flooding. A 1 percent flood is a flood that has a one percent or greater chance of occurring in any given year.
24 ft
Three feet of water is over the Calcasieu River Bridge on Old Pump Road. Some homes along Old Pump Road are flooded. Homes near Phillips Bluff, Lormand Bluff, and Indian Village begin to flood.
23 ft
Water is over numerous roads along the river. Several structures are subject to flooding in the Nevils Bluff community. Some of the roads that are or may be flooded include but are not limited to, Hecker Road from the Jefferson Davis Parish line to Hecker in several places. Amos Bluff, Old Ferry, Old Pump, Kinder Cemetary, Green Oaks, Fosset and Lyles roads.
21.5 ft
Two feet of water over Old Pump Road and Kinder Cemetery Road. The Old Pump Road Bridge over the Calcasieu River begins to flood.
19.5 ft
Lowland sections of Old Pump Road, Kinder Cemetery Road, and Nevils Bluff Road begin to flood.
18 ft
If gage reading at Kinder reaches 18 feet, flooding begins to cut off some of the roads around Topsy in Northwest Jefferson Davis Parish.
16 ft
Flooding of wooded areas near the river will occur.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 1953 | 32 ft | 182,000 cfs |
| May 18, 1953 | 32 ft | 182,000 cfs |
| Jul 1, 1989 | 26.28 ft | 101,000 cfs |
| Jul 1, 1989 | 26.28 ft | 101,000 cfs |
| Dec 28, 1982 | 26.22 ft | 100,000 cfs |
Flood Inundation Map
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Calcasieu River near Kinder?
The Calcasieu River near Kinder gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08015500) 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 near Kinder?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Calcasieu River near Kinder is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 13.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
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Where is the Calcasieu River near Kinder gauge located?
The gauge is located in Allen County, Louisiana at coordinates 30.5025°N, 92.9156°W. USGS site number: 08015500. 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 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.