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Tide Station (LCH) at Fresh Water Canal Locks Tide Height (ft)Observed: 2.6 ft at 1:18PM Mar 24, 2024Observed: 2.28 ft at 8:06PM Mar 24, 2024Highest Observation: 3.27 ft at 1:48AM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 2.81 ft at 9:48AM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 2.99 ft at 11:00AM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 3.23 ft at 4:36PM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 3.12 ft at 5:00PM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 1.88 ft at 11:48PM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 2.96 ft at 3:00AM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 1.64 ft at 9:12AM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 3 ft at 2:48PM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 1.38 ft at 7:48PM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 1.48 ft at 11:06PM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 2.02 ft at 1:54AM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 0.86 ft at 11:00PM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 1.78 ft at 5:18AM Mar 28, 2024Observed: 1.93 ft at 5:48AM Mar 28, 2024Observed: 1.55 ft at 12:36PM Mar 28, 2024Observed: 1.64 ft at 4:00PM Mar 28, 2024NOAA/NOS/CO-OPSFRWL1(plotting HMIRP) Graph Created (5:40PM Mar 28, 2024)ObservedLatest observed value: 1.64 ft at 4:00 PM CDT 28-Mar-2024. Flood Stage is 4 ft
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NOTE: 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.

Reliability of the Forecast: Forecast data shown here are guidance values only. Please refer to your local NWS office.

NOTE: Forecasts for the Tide Station (LCH) at Fresh Water Canal Locks are issued routinely year-round.

Vertical Datum references a tidal datum...for more information see Tides and Currents .

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Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 6
Moderate Flood Stage: 5
Flood Stage: 4
Action Stage: 3.21
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 10.16 ft on 09/12/2008
(2) 6.57 ft on 10/22/2009
(3) 5.92 ft on 11/23/2014
(4) 5.21 ft on 10/30/2009
(5) 5.11 ft on 10/23/2009
(6) 5.09 ft on 08/05/2008
(7) 4.96 ft on 12/23/2014
(8) 4.92 ft on 10/22/2009
(9) 4.84 ft on 03/07/2008
(10) 4.83 ft on 03/07/2008
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 4.96 ft on 12/23/2014
(2) 5.92 ft on 11/23/2014
(3) 4.75 ft on 11/09/2009
(4) 4.76 ft on 11/01/2009
(5) 5.21 ft on 10/30/2009
(6) 5.11 ft on 10/23/2009
(7) 4.47 ft on 10/22/2009
(8) 4.92 ft on 10/22/2009
(9) 6.57 ft on 10/22/2009
(10) 4.37 ft on 10/21/2009
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

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Currently none available.
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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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Latitude: 29.555000° N, Longitude: 92.304722° W, Horizontal Datum: NAD83/WGS84

River Stage
Reference Frame
Gauge Height Flood Stage Uses
NWS stage 0 ft 4 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 -0.78 3.22 ft 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 -1.26 2.74 ft Older USGS topographic maps, MSL benchmarks
Other Not Available 4.00 ft Mean Lower Low Water
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The forecasts provided for Fresh Water Canal Locks are model generated and should not be used for high river flows or extreme events, such as tropical cyclones.
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