Major Flood
45 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
43 ft
Minor Flood
40 ft
Action Stage
35.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
54.4 ft
Catastrophic flooding occurrs with water overtopping numerous levees in the Monroe area. High water laps at the bottom of the U.S. Highway 80 bridge.
49 ft
Major flooding between the levees occurs and the floodwall gap must be closed on the East Monroe side of the river.
47.5 ft
Water floods the underclearance of the Desiard Street bridge. Major lowland flooding occurs between the levee systems.
45 ft
The Prairon Bayou recreational area floods and closes. Lowland flooding becomes extensive at this stage between levees.
43 ft
The Bawcomville and Moon Lake recreational areas flood and close.
40 ft
Minor backwater flooding affects small bayous that drain into the Ouachita River along with minor lowland flooding between levee systems.
36 ft
Both the Forsythe and Lazarre recreational areas flood and close with very minor lowland flooding immediately next to the river.
34 ft
The Forsythe Recreational Area closes, otherwise no other flooding occurs in the Monroe area until a stage of 36 feet.
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 21, 1958 | 50.81 ft | 97,200 cfs |
| Apr 14, 1945 | 50.78 ft | 100,000 cfs |
| May 3, 1991 | 50.48 ft | 108,760 cfs |
Flood Inundation Map
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MLUL1
River
Ouachita River
County
Ouachita, LA
Coordinates
32.5003°N, 92.1197°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ouachita River at Monroe?
The Ouachita River at Monroe gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07367005) 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 Monroe?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ouachita River at Monroe is 40 feet. Action stage begins at 35.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 43 feet, and major flooding at 45 feet.
How do I get alerts when Ouachita River rises?
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Where is the Ouachita River at Monroe gauge located?
The gauge is located in Ouachita County, Louisiana at coordinates 32.5003°N, 92.1197°W. USGS site number: 07367005. 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
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- 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.