Comite River near Comite Joor Rd.
East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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