Calcasieu River near Oakdale
Louisiana — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Allen County, Louisiana on the Calcasieu River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 08013250, 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
27 ft
Moderate Flood
21 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
29 ft
Catastrophic flooding with upper level of sewage plant beginning to flood.
27.65 ft
River is at its flood of record. Flood waters reach the top of the rail on the railroad bridge. Considerable residential flooding will occur.
27 ft
Major flooding occurs with the river at the floor of the railroad bridge.
25.7 ft
Flood waters reach the underclearance of the railroad bridge.
24 ft
Approximately 60 homes are flooded.
22 ft
Approximately 50 homes are flooded.
21 ft
Lowland areas near lower level of sewage plant and approximately 30 homes begin to flood.
19 ft
Low secondary roads near the river begin to flood. Several houses in close proximity to the river are subject to flooding.
17 ft
Minor lowland flooding, mainly forested areas along the river will occur. Park and picnic ground off of Highway 10 begins to flood.
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 | 27.62 ft | — |
| May 18, 1953 | 27.62 ft | — |
| May 1, 1953 | 26.36 ft | — |
| May 1, 1953 | 26.36 ft | — |
| Jun 29, 1989 | 26 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Calcasieu River near Oakdale?
The Calcasieu River near Oakdale gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08013250) 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 Oakdale?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Calcasieu River near Oakdale is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
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Where is the Calcasieu River near Oakdale gauge located?
The gauge is located in Allen County, Louisiana at coordinates 30.8225°N, 92.6850°W. USGS site number: 08013250. 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.