Calcasieu River at White Oak Park

Last updated: Jul 20, 2025, 2:57 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 14 - The river is at its flood of record. Widespread catastrophic flooding will occur.
  • 11.8 - Water levels are near those reached during Tropical Storm Allison in 1989. This is the second highest stage on record. Many Road and homes are inundated.
  • 9.4 - Water levels are near those reached in november 2002, which is the fourth highest crest on record. Numerous roads, homes and camps near the river are flooded.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 30.2969, -93.1178
RFC LMRFC
State LA
WFO LCH
County Calcasieu
Data Provider(s)
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Calcasieu Parish

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 5.07 ft on 02-01-2023
2. 3.49 ft on 03-22-2022
3. 7.73 ft on 05-24-2021
4. 9.41 ft on 10-14-2020 (P)
5. 7.17 ft on 07-18-2019

Historic Crests

1. 14.00 ft on 05-21-1953 1
2. 11.80 ft on 07-02-1989 1
3. 10.40 ft on 08-10-1940 1
4. 9.61 ft on 09-02-2017
5. 9.41 ft on 10-14-2020 (P)

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 6.00 ft
moderate Flooding 4.00 ft
minor Flooding 2.00 ft
action 1.50 ft
Latest Value 0.49 ft
Gauge Zero 0.00 ft

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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