RIVER GAUGE · OUACHITA RIVER
Ouachita River at Columbia Lock and Dam
Caldwell County, Louisiana
Water level49.00 ft
Flow28,600 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC (last recorded)
Action62 ft68,700 cfs
Minor flood65 ft83,000 cfs
Moderate flood67 ft94,200 cfs
Major flood70 ft120,000 cfs
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 1991 | 72.37 ft | — |
| May 12, 1973 | 70.65 ft | — |
| Nov 11, 2009 | 69.3 ft | — |
More on Ouachita River
UpstreamOuachita River at Monroe
DownstreamBlack River at Jonesville L&D
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