Red River 6.5 Miles Below the Confluence of the Black Water Level

Current Water Level

Gage Height

Streamflow

Last Reading

FLOOD STAGES

Know the flood categories.

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

Major Flood

49 ft

Moderate Flood

46 ft

Minor Flood

43 ft

Action Stage

40 ft

Low-Water Impacts

5 ft

Stage needed to inundate designated Gulf Sturgeon critical habitat below Jim Woodruff Lock and Dam.

3 ft

Temporary (not sustainable) operating level for of Scholz Power Plant

What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.

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About This Gauge

USGS Site

073556009

NWS LID

RRWL1

River

Red River 6.5 Miles

County

Avoyelles, LA

Coordinates

31.2194°N, 91.7522°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Red River 6.5 Miles Below the Confluence of the Black?

The Red River 6.5 Miles Below the Confluence of the Black gauge is maintained by USGS (site 073556009) 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 Red River 6.5 Miles Below the Confluence of the Black?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Red River 6.5 Miles Below the Confluence of the Black is 43 feet. Action stage begins at 40 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 46 feet, and major flooding at 49 feet.

How do I get alerts when Red River 6.5 Miles rises?

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Where is the Red River 6.5 Miles Below the Confluence of the Black gauge located?

The gauge is located in Avoyelles County, Louisiana at coordinates 31.2194°N, 91.7522°W. USGS site number: 073556009. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

More Resources

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Source & Notes

Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, US Geological Survey

Red River 6.5 Miles Below the Confluence of the Black Water Level & Flood Stage.