Whisky Chitto Creek near Mittie
Louisiana — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Allen County, Louisiana on the Whisky Chitto Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 08014500, 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
23 ft
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
32.79 ft
The river is at its flood of record. Major to catastrophic flooding will occur.
29 ft
The creek is over a mile wide with several homes flooded. Large sections of Carpters Bridge, Baggett and Tenmile roads will have several feet of water over them.
26 ft
Hwy 26 has 2 to 3 feet of water over it.
24 ft
Several structures in the Simmons Settlement community begin to flood.
23 ft
Numerous Secondary roads near Whisky Chitto creek begin to flood. Some spots on Hwy 26 have between one and two feet of water over the road. Highway 26 will be closed.
22 ft
Water is over highway 26 in the vicinity of the bridge. Water may cover highway 377 when the creek is rising and forecast to reach 22 feet and subject to being closed. Water also begins to threaten the community of Simmons Settlement.
20 ft
Moderate lowland flooding along the creek will occur. When the creek is rising and forecast to reach 20 feet, highway 377 may have water beginning to cover it.
18.2 ft
Carpenter's Bridge Road is flooded.
15 ft
Minor lowland flooding near the creek will occur with Willards Camp Road as well as other secondary roads near the creek flooded.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 1953 | 32.8 ft | 144,000 cfs |
| May 17, 1953 | 32.8 ft | 144,000 cfs |
| Jun 28, 1989 | 25.8 ft | 46,200 cfs |
| Jun 28, 1989 | 25.8 ft | 46,200 cfs |
| May 31, 1886 | 25.7 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MTTL1
River
Whisky Chitto Creek
County
Allen, LA
Coordinates
30.6986°N, 92.8939°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Whisky Chitto Creek near Mittie?
The Whisky Chitto Creek near Mittie gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08014500) 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 Whisky Chitto Creek near Mittie?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Whisky Chitto Creek near Mittie is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
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Where is the Whisky Chitto Creek near Mittie gauge located?
The gauge is located in Allen County, Louisiana at coordinates 30.6986°N, 92.8939°W. USGS site number: 08014500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.