Atchafalaya River at Morgan City

Last updated: Jul 6, 2025, 12:03 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 20 - There is a catastrophic flood threat. Evacuation of the cities of Berwick and Morgan City is strongly recommended. Flood walls protect the cities to an elevation of 21 feet.
  • 12 - There is a major flood threat. Back water flooding of Bayou Bouef will cause damage east of Morgan City to the community of Amelia. Structures on the river side of protection walls in Morgan City and Berwick will be under water. River traffic restrictions will be strictly enforced.
  • 9 - Structures on the river side of protection walls in Morgan City and Berwick will be under water. River traffic restrictions will be strictly enforced.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 29.6964, -91.2108
RFC LMRFC
State LA
WFO LCH
County St. Mary
Data Provider(s)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
COE Website

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 6.91 ft on 05-07-2025
2. 5.43 ft on 06-05-2024
3. 5.42 ft on 04-16-2023
4. 5.15 ft on 03-31-2022
5. 6.99 ft on 04-14-2021

Historic Crests

1. 10.53 ft on 05-28-1973
2. 10.35 ft on 05-29-2011
3. 10.06 ft on 07-13-2019
4. 8.46 ft on 06-27-1957
5. 8.29 ft on 03-15-2019

Gauge Photos

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Probability Information

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WFO Information

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Lake Charles, LA 70607
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