Major Flood
25 ft
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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
20 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25 ft
There will be moderate overbank flooding adjacent to Interstate 12 between the truck scales and the Holden interchange. Pumpkin Park Campground will be inundated. Highway 190 will be closed between Albany and Baptist as the water level approaches the bridge deck. The parking lot of the truck depot on the right bank near the Highway 190 bridge will begin to flood. Louisiana Highway 1040 will be impassable west of Bankston Road. Bankston Road will be under water.
24 ft
Flood of Record occurred on August 13, 2016.
23 ft
Highway 190 will be closed between Albany and Baptist as the water level approaches the bridge deck. The parking lot of the truck depot on the right bank near the Highway 190 bridge will begin to flood. Louisiana Highway 1040 will be impassable west of Bankston Road. Bankston Road will be under water.
20 ft
Low lying areas between the Natalbany and Little Natalbany Rivers will flood at the 20 foot stage. Recreational camps and a few commercial buildings near the river will flood. At this level, nearly four feet of water will cover low areas near the approach to the Highway 1040 bridge.
18 ft
At 18 feet recreational camps and a few commercial buildings near the river will flood. At this level, nearly four feet of water will cover low areas near the approach to the Highway 1040 bridge.
16 ft
The bridge on Highway 1040 will become impassable with water over the roadway on the west end of the bridge.
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 | 24.33 ft | 22,100 cfs |
| Apr 6, 1983 | 20.8 ft | 9,810 cfs |
| Mar 11, 2016 | 19.76 ft | 8,214 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
NRBL1
River
Natalbany River
County
Tangipahoa, LA
Coordinates
30.5042°N, 90.5458°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Natalbany River at Baptist?
The Natalbany River at Baptist gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07376500) 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 Natalbany River at Baptist?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Natalbany River at Baptist is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when Natalbany River rises?
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Where is the Natalbany River at Baptist gauge located?
The gauge is located in Tangipahoa County, Louisiana at coordinates 30.5042°N, 90.5458°W. USGS site number: 07376500. 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.