Major Flood
70 ft
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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
67 ft
Minor Flood
65 ft
Action Stage
62 ft
What Floods at Each Level
75 ft
Thousands of acres of land flood between and near the levees. Some topping of levees may possible downstream from Columbia.
70 ft
Lowland flooding will continue to slowly recede, but the river will remain above flood stage for several more days.
67 ft
The Columbia Lock and Dam recreational area floods and must be closed. In addition, expect moderate to severe flooding of lowland river bottoms between and near levee systems.
65 ft
The riverton recreational area floods and must be closed. In addition, expect minor flooding of lowland river bottoms.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 1991 | 72.37 ft | — |
| May 12, 1973 | 70.65 ft | — |
| Nov 11, 2009 | 69.3 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
COLL1
River
Ouachita River
County
Caldwell, LA
Coordinates
32.1668°N, 92.1126°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ouachita River at Columbia Lock and Dam?
The Ouachita River at Columbia Lock and Dam gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07367630) 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 Ouachita River at Columbia Lock and Dam?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ouachita River at Columbia Lock and Dam is 65 feet. Action stage begins at 62 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 67 feet, and major flooding at 70 feet.
How do I get alerts when Ouachita River rises?
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Where is the Ouachita River at Columbia Lock and Dam gauge located?
The gauge is located in Caldwell County, Louisiana at coordinates 32.1668°N, 92.1126°W. USGS site number: 07367630. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Army Corps of Engineers, 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.