Major Flood
23 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
21 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
23.23 ft
Flood of Record occurred on April 24, 1979. Sections of LA Highways 10 and 21 will be inundated. Water will back up along Coburn Creek and Bogalusa Creek.
23 ft
Flood of Record occurred on April 24, 1979. Property east of Louisiana Highway 21 along Bogalusa Creek will flood. Bogalusa Creek will back up threatening the Sewage Treatment Plant. Homes south of Bogalusa Creek and east of Highway 21 will flood. The city water treatment plant and property near City Hall will be threatened by flooding.
22 ft
Woodlands and crop acreage along the river will be flooded. The Bogue Chitto Wildlife Management area will be inundated with water in recreational camps and over access roads. At 21 feet, property east of Highway 21 along Bogalusa Creek will begin to flood. Bogalusa Creek will back up threatening the Sewage Treatment Plant. Homes south of Bogalusa Creek and east of Highway 21 will flood.
21 ft
Woodlands and crop acreage along the river will be flooded. The Bogue Chitto Wildlife Management area will be inundated with water in recreational camps and over access roads. At 21 feet, property east of Louisiana Highway 21 along Bogalusa Creek will begin to flood.
20 ft
Woodlands and crop acreage along the river will be flooded. The Bogue Chitto Wildlife Management area will be inundated with water in recreational camps and over access roads.
18.5 ft
Woodlands and crop acreage along the river will be flooded. The Bogue Chitto Wildlife Management area will be inundated with water in recreational camps and over access roads.
17 ft
Woodlands and crop acreage along the river will be flooded.
16 ft
Woodlands along the river and wildlife management property will be flooded.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 1979 | 23.23 ft | 129,000 cfs |
| Apr 7, 1983 | 22.78 ft | 114,000 cfs |
| Mar 13, 2016 | 22.75 ft | 111,053 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BXAL1
River
Pearl River
County
Washington, LA
Coordinates
30.7931°N, 89.8208°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pearl River near Bogalusa?
The Pearl River near Bogalusa gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02489500) 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 Pearl River near Bogalusa?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pearl River near Bogalusa is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
How do I get alerts when Pearl River rises?
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Where is the Pearl River near Bogalusa gauge located?
The gauge is located in Washington County, Louisiana at coordinates 30.7931°N, 89.8208°W. USGS site number: 02489500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge awaiting repair - automated readings are not available at this time.
- 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.