Major Flood
6 ft
Current Water Level
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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
5 ft
Minor Flood
4 ft
Action Stage
2.95 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
WIDESPREAD FLOODING COVERS MUCH OF CAMERON PARISH. WATER LEVELS ARE NEAR THOSE REACHED WITH HURRICANE RITA IN 2005.
13.3 ft
MOST OF CAMERON PARISH UNDER WATER. WATER LEVELS ARE NEAR THOSE REACHED DURING HURRICANE AUDREY IN 1957.
11.8 ft
WIDESPREAD MAJOR FLOODING OCCURS ACROSS MUCH OF CAMERON PARISH. WATER LEVELS ARE NEAR THOSE REACHED DURING THE STORM SURGE FROM HURRICANE IKE IN 2008.
5.4 ft
WATER COVERS HIGHWAY 82 BETWEEN HOLLY BEACH AND JOHNSON BAYOU AND MAIN STREET IN CAMERON. SOME DEPTHS OF 2 FEET.
4 ft
SECTIONS OF MAIN STREET IN CAMERON FLOOD...MAINLY LESS THAN 6 INCHES DEEP.
3.5 ft
SECONDARY ROADS OFF HIGHWAY 82 AND LOW SPOTS IN HIGHWAY 82 BEGIN TO HAVE MINOR FLOODING. A SMALL SECTION OF MAIN STREET IN FRONT OF THE CAMERON COURTHOUSE WILL HAVE BACKWATER FLOODING.
3 ft
WATER APPROACHES HIGHWAY 82 BETWEEN HOLLY BEACH AND CONSTANCE BEACH.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
-1
Larger ships may have difficulty navigating the ship channel and the Gulf Intracoastal Water Way.
-2
Larger ships will have difficulty navigating the ship channel and the Gulf Intracoastal Water Way.
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2005 | 15 ft | — |
| Jun 26, 1957 | 13.3 ft | — |
| Sep 13, 2008 | 11.9 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
CAPL1
River
Tide Station (LCH)
County
Cameron, LA
Coordinates
29.7681°N, 93.3428°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tide Station (LCH) at Calcasieu Pass?
The Tide Station (LCH) at Calcasieu Pass gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Tide Station (LCH) at Calcasieu Pass?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tide Station (LCH) at Calcasieu Pass is 4 feet. Action stage begins at 2.95 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 5 feet, and major flooding at 6 feet.
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Where is the Tide Station (LCH) at Calcasieu Pass gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cameron County, Louisiana at coordinates 29.7681°N, 93.3428°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: National Ocean Service
- Coastal flood impacts are dependent upon waves as well as tide level. High waves can result in flooding even if the tide level is below flood stage.