Red River at Grand Ecore
Louisiana — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Natchitoches County, Louisiana on the Red River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 07351930, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
39 ft
164,000 cfs
Moderate Flood
36 ft
155,000 cfs
Minor Flood
33 ft
139,000 cfs
Action Stage
32 ft
130,000 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
45 ft
Record flooding of tens of thousands of acres with most of the levees overtopped or in the process of being overtopped in the Powhattan area. Expect severe backwater flooding of all tribuatary bayous. Travel becomes very difficult as multiple U.S., Louisiana state, parish, and local highways flood and close. The Kansas City Southern Railroad floods and closes.
42 ft
Several thousand acres of floodplain inundated and also including the ditches of the northbound lanes of Interstate 49 northwest of Natchitoches. Expect major backwater flooding into Black, Clear, and Saline Lakes. U.S. Highway 71 may close.
41 ft
Severe backwater flooding along Bayou Pierre with backup of water into Black, Clear and Saline lakes will take place. Also expect several thousand acres of floodplain inundated near the levees.
40 ft
Major backwater flooding problems will affect Bayou Pierre, Black and Saline Bayous and the Cane River Lake tributaries with thousands of acres flooded. Severe backwater flooding will spread upstream along Bayou Pierre through Powhattan and Evelyn, Louisiana. Also expect backwater flooding of Black and Clear lakes along with the closure of Louisiana highway 1226.
38 ft
Expect several hundred acres of floodplain inundated near the levees. Also expect major backwater flooding up through Bayou Pierre to between Powhattan and Evelyn, Louisiana. Also expect backwater flooding up through Iatt, Nantaches, and Black, Clear, and Saline Bayous.
36 ft
Minor lowland flooding of several hundred acres both upstream and downstream from Grand Ecore take place with backwater flooding of tributary bayous that include Bayou Pierre up through Powhattan, Louisiana. Backwater flooding also affects Iatt, Saline, Black, and Nantaches Bayous. Move livestock and equipment to higher ground away from levees.
33 ft
Minor flooding of lowlands in the Red River floodplain between levees take place.
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 9, 1945 | 44.7 ft | 280,000 cfs |
| Apr 9, 1945 | 44.7 ft | 280,000 cfs |
| Jun 13, 2015 | 42.03 ft | 210,000 cfs |
| Jun 13, 2015 | 42.03 ft | 210,000 cfs |
| May 9, 1957 | 42 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GREL1
River
Red River
County
Natchitoches, LA
Coordinates
31.8182°N, 93.0849°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Red River at Grand Ecore?
The Red River at Grand Ecore gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07351930) 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 Grand Ecore?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Red River at Grand Ecore is 33 feet. Action stage begins at 32 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 36 feet, and major flooding at 39 feet.
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Where is the Red River at Grand Ecore gauge located?
The gauge is located in Natchitoches County, Louisiana at coordinates 31.8182°N, 93.0849°W. USGS site number: 07351930. 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.