RIVER GAUGE · LAKE PALOURDE
Lake Palourde above Morgan City
St. Mary County, Louisiana
Water level3.22 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action4 ft
Minor flood5 ft
Moderate flood5.5 ft
Major flood6 ft
The past week
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Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2024 | 6.14 ft | — |
| May 18, 2019 | 5.64 ft | — |
| Apr 27, 2015 | 4.64 ft | — |
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