Major Flood
37 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
33 ft
Minor Flood
31 ft
Action Stage
30.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
38 ft
Major and near-record flooding occurs. Several secondary roads flood and must be closed. Louisiana highway 515 closed due to backwater flooding into Loggy Bayou. Additionally, Lake Bistineau will rise above flood pool stage due to backwater. Louisiana Highway 480 will be closed as well. Cattle and equipment should be moved to higher ground well away from levee systems. Expect extensive flooding in and near levee systems.
35 ft
Moderate flooding occurs. Severe backwater flooding occurs from the confluence of the Red River with Loggy Bayou through the lower Flat River and Red Chute Bayou in southern Bossier Parish. Cattle and equipment should be moved to higher ground away from levees.
34 ft
Moderate flooding occurs. Severe backwater flooding occurs from the confluence of the Red River with Loggy Bayou through the lower Flat River and Red Chute Bayou in southern Bossier Parish. Cattle and equipment should be moved to higher ground away from levees.
33 ft
Moderate flooding occurs. Severe backwater flooding occurs from the confluence of the Red River with Loggy Bayou through the lower Flat River and Red Chute Bayou in southern Bossier Parish. Cattle and equipment should be moved to higher ground away from levees.
31 ft
Minor flooding occurs. Minor backwater flooding occurs from the confluence or the Red River with Loggy Bayou as well as up through the lower Flat River and lower Red Chute Bayou in southern Bossier Parish. Livestock and equipment should be moved to higher ground.
29 ft
Some minor backwater flooding occurs, from the confluence of the Red River with Loggy Bayou, to below Lake Bistineau.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 1945 | 39.9 ft | 275,000 cfs |
| Jun 4, 1892 | 39.2 ft | — |
| Jun 11, 2015 | 38.83 ft | 190,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Red River at Coushatta?
The Red River at Coushatta gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07350500) 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 at Coushatta?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Red River at Coushatta is 31 feet. Action stage begins at 30.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 33 feet, and major flooding at 37 feet.
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Where is the Red River at Coushatta gauge located?
The gauge is located in Red River County, Louisiana at coordinates 32.0128°N, 93.3531°W. USGS site number: 07350500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Army Corps of Engineers, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- 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.