Calcasieu River at Sam Houston Jones State Park

Last updated: Jun 16, 2025, 1:48 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 14.4 - The river is at its flood of record. Catastrophic flooding will occur.
  • 12.8 - Widespread major flooding occurring. Water levels are near the 2nd highest stage on record.
  • 11.5 - Major flooding occurs both upstream and downstream from Sam Houston Jones State Park with numerous homes and camps under water. Many roads become impassable.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 30.2942, -93.2628
RFC LMRFC
State LA
WFO LCH
County Calcasieu

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 11.20 ft on 08-31-2017
2. 7.70 ft on 05-05-2017
3. 7.80 ft on 03-23-2012
4. 10.50 ft on 09-13-2008
5. 10.90 ft on 10-28-2006

Historic Crests

1. 14.40 ft on 12-29-1982
2. 12.75 ft on 05-22-1953
3. 11.82 ft on 05-18-1980
4. 11.20 ft on 08-31-2017
5. 11.07 ft on 07-02-1989

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Probability Information

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WFO Information

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