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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.

	Hydrograph			River at a Glance			Download			Probability Information Chance of Exceeding Levels During Entire Period Weekly Chance of Exceeding Levels Short-term Probabilistic Guidance (Experimental)

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Forecasts for the Calcasieu River at White Oak Park are issued routinely year-round.

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Upstream Gauge

Zoom Level:16

Flood Categories (in feet)

Major Flood Stage:	6
Moderate Flood Stage:	4
Flood Stage:	2
Action Stage:	1.5
Low Stage (in feet):	-9999

Historic Crests
(1) 14.00 ft on 05/21/1953
(2) 11.80 ft on 07/02/1989
(3) 10.40 ft on 08/10/1940
(4) 9.61 ft on 09/02/2017
(5) 9.41 ft on 10/14/2020 (P)
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 9.41 ft on 10/14/2020 (P)
(2) 7.17 ft on 07/18/2019
(3) 5.86 ft on 01/07/2019
(4) 5.35 ft on 04/03/2018
(5) 9.61 ft on 09/02/2017
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.

	Gauge Location	Disclaimer
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.

Flood Impacts & Photos

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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.
9.1	Major flooding can be expected. Water levels are near those reached during the storm surge of Hurricane Ike in 2008. Numerous roads, homes and camps near the river are flooded.
8	Water completely covers Goos Ferry Road all the way to the River Road entrance. Flood water enters lower levels of some elevated homes on Goos Ferry Road. Flooding of White Oak Park occurs.
6	Extensive flooding with water in several homes and camps.
5	Lower end of Pickrel Lane near the river begins to flood. Goos Ferry Road is impassable. Closure of the Calcasieu River to recreational boat traffic is likely from the Saltwater Barrier to the parish line.
4	Goos Ferry Road becomes impassable. Calcasieu River from the Saltwater Barrier to the parish line may be closed to recreational boat traffic.
3	Water over lowest portions of Goos Ferry Road. Cars should be moved to higher ground.
2	Minor flooding of Goos Ferry Road will occur.
1.5	Ponding of water on low spots along Goos Ferry Road will occur.

Collaborative Agencies

The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. For details, please click here.

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