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Weather Forecast Office Shreveport, LA

West Gulf River Forecast Center

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Datum: NAVD88

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NOTE: 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.

Reliability of the Forecast: Based on current and forecast river, weather and reservoir conditions

NOTE: Forecasts for the Sabine River at Logansport are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.

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Flood Categories (in feet)

Major Flood Stage:	34
Moderate Flood Stage:	32
Flood Stage:	28
Action Stage:	27
Low Stage (in feet):	0

Historic Crests
(1) 44.07 ft on 04/08/1945
(2) 39.41 ft on 05/07/1957
(3) 39.40 ft on 05/01/1984
(4) 38.46 ft on 05/06/1966
(5) 37.82 ft on 05/10/1958
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 31.61 ft on 05/13/2019
(2) 30.86 ft on 05/04/2016
(3) 35.06 ft on 03/13/2016
(4) 32.24 ft on 01/10/2016
(5) 29.32 ft on 05/19/2015
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) 16.85 ft on 11/09/1987

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Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.

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35	The Logansport municipal water plant will be in danger of flooding. Several dozens of homes will be flooded as well from Joaqun, Texas through the Logansport area. Preparations for major flooding should be rushed to completion.
33	Several homes face flooding in the Garrets Park community in Logansport. Also Sand Island and Caraway Island on the Texas side of the river will take place. Several thousand acres of land will be flooded as well.
32	Severe flooding problems from Joaquin, texas to Logansport, Louisiana with numerous access roads and secondary roadways flooded. The city of Logansport must take precautions to ensure the safety of its water plant at this stage.
31	Expect considerable minor flooding on both sides of the river from Jouquin, Texas to below Logansport, Louisiana. All boat ramps and public parks experience high water on both sides of the river.
30	Flooding will continue to slowly decrease and end during the next several days.
29	Expect minor lowland flooding of the boat ramp on the Texas side and lowland flooding into Logansport, Louisiana public park.
28	Expect lowland flooding problems of the heavily wooded floodplain to continue for several days.

About This Location

Latitude: 31.972222° N, Longitude: 94.006111° W, Horizontal Datum: NAD83/WGS84

River Stage Reference Frame	Gauge Height	Flood Stage	Uses
NWS stage	0 ft	28 ft	Interpreting hydrographs and NWS watch, warnings, and forecasts, and inundation maps
Vertical Datum	Elevation (gauge height = 0)	Elevation (gauge height = flood stage)	Elevation information source
NAVD88	147.31	175.31	Survey grade GPS equipment, FEMA flood plain maps, newer USGS topographic maps
NGVD 29	Not Available	Not Available	Older USGS topographic maps, NGVD29 benchmarks
MSL	Not Available	Not Available	Older USGS topographic maps, MSL benchmarks
Other	Not Available	Not Available

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U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Data and Site Info for Logansport

Additional Information

During periods of possible very heavy rainfall, river forecasts may take into account precipitation amounts expected 30, 36, or even 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.

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Shreveport Weather Forecast Office
5655 Hollywood Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 631-3669
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