Major Flood
24 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
22 ft
Minor Flood
19 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26.96 ft
Flood of Record occurred August 13, 2016. Widespread flooding of agricultural lands will occur and LA Highway 67 will be inundated.
23 ft
Homes along Louisiana Highway 67 and in the area between the Comite River and Little Sandy Creek will flood. Some secondary roads are subject to washouts. There will be extensive flooding of farm land.
22 ft
There is extensive flooding of farm land. Secondary roads upstream and downstream from the Highway 67 Bridge crossing will flood. Pretty Creek will back up threatening homes in the western part of the city of Clinton.
20 ft
Pretty Creek will back up threatening homes in the western part of the city of Clinton. Pasture and crop land near the river will be flooded.
19 ft
Pasture and crop land near the river will be flooded.
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 13, 2016 | 26.96 ft | 78,000 cfs |
| Mar 17, 1961 | 23.37 ft | 19,900 cfs |
| Apr 22, 1977 | 22.88 ft | 22,400 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
OLVL1
River
Comite River
County
East Feliciana, LA
Coordinates
30.7564°N, 91.0439°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Comite River near Olive Branch?
The Comite River near Olive Branch gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07377500) 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 Olive Branch?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Comite River near Olive Branch is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when Comite River rises?
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Where is the Comite River near Olive Branch gauge located?
The gauge is located in East Feliciana County, Louisiana at coordinates 30.7564°N, 91.0439°W. USGS site number: 07377500. 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.