Major Flood
19 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
15 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
32 ft
Water is at top of elevated mobile home along the river.
26.5 ft
The river is at its flood of record. Widespread major to catastrophic flooding will occur.
26.4 ft
FEMA flood insurance maps indicate that at 26.4 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.
26 ft
Flooding begins to impact Highway 26 east of the bridge. Several homes near the river are subject to flooding.
19 ft
Major flooding will occur. Secondary roads and homes near the river will be affected. Reeds Bridge Road begins to flood upstream of oberlin.
15 ft
Moderate flooding will occur with several access roads to the river flooded.
13 ft
Minor lowland flooding near the river will occur.
12 ft
Water begins to overflow the banks on both sides of the river.
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 | 26.53 ft | 72,800 cfs |
| Jul 1, 1989 | 24.7 ft | 54,000 cfs |
| Dec 29, 1982 | 24.33 ft | 51,000 cfs |
Flood Inundation Map
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Calcasieu River near Oberlin?
The Calcasieu River near Oberlin gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08013500) 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 Oberlin?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Calcasieu River near Oberlin is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when Calcasieu River rises?
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Where is the Calcasieu River near Oberlin gauge located?
The gauge is located in Allen County, Louisiana at coordinates 30.6397°N, 92.8144°W. USGS site number: 08013500. 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.