Major Flood
28 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
25 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
34.22 ft
Flood of Record occurred on Agust 14, 2016. Widespread flooding will occur and evacuations will be necessary. Surrounding roads will be inundated, including LA Highway 946/Joor Road, along with parts of Greenwell Springs Rd. and surrounding neighborhoods. Water will back up on Jones Bayou, Blackwater Bayou, and Hurricane Creek.
30 ft
There will be widespread major flooding of neighborhoods between the Comite River and Beaver Bayou. Water will back up on tributaries. Water will cover sections of major roads, including LA Highway 37 and Joor Road.
25 ft
Subdivisions between the Comite River and Beaver Bayou will have moderate flooding. High water will prevent recreational and industrial activity from Louisiana Highway 64 downstream to the Amite River junction. Farm animals and equipment should be moved to higher ground.
20 ft
High water will prevent recreational and industrial activity from Louisiana Highway 64 downstream to the Amite River junction. Farm animals and equipment should be moved to higher ground.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2016 | 34.22 ft | — |
| Jun 9, 2001 | 30.99 ft | 23,200 cfs |
| Apr 7, 1983 | 29.72 ft | 37,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CMTL1
River
Comite River
County
East Baton Rouge, LA
Coordinates
30.5125°N, 91.0736°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Comite River near Comite Joor Rd.?
The Comite River near Comite Joor Rd. gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07378000) 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 Comite River near Comite Joor Rd.?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Comite River near Comite Joor Rd. is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when Comite River rises?
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Where is the Comite River near Comite Joor Rd. gauge located?
The gauge is located in East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana at coordinates 30.5125°N, 91.0736°W. USGS site number: 07378000. 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.