RIVER GAUGE · RED RIVER
Red River above Red River Lock 1
Avoyelles County, Louisiana
Water level40.43 ft
Flow86,700 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Minor flood53 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 50.2 ft
Water at stage reached on 1/8/1988
- 46.1 ft
Water at stage reached on 3/29/1985
- 40 ft
Normal pool stage
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2016 | 58.33 ft | 187,884 cfs |
| May 10, 1991 | 56 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| May 20, 1990 | 54.1 ft | -9,999 cfs |
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