Bogue Chitto River at Franklinton water level

Name: Bogue Chitto River at Franklinton water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, Bogue Chitto River, Louisiana, United States

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Normal for mid-October

Water level

0.31ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 04:15 PM CDT (17 min ago)

History

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.30 ft by Monday, October 19 at 01:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 08:54 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Bogue Chitto River at Franklinton reads 0.31 ft, a normal level for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 0.56 ft, based on 28 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.25 ft below typical. It is 11.69 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 0.24 ft, a difference of +0.07 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.30 ft by Monday, October 19 at 01:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 0.29 ft and 0.82 ft.

Compared with 28 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 0.56 ft0.25 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: −0.33 ft – 1.21 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (28 years of records)
Same day last year: 0.24 ft+0.07 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 0.29 ft – 0.82 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 0.22 ft – 14.16 ft
Highest on record: 29.60 ftApril 15, 1900
Forecast peak: 0.30 ftMonday, October 19 at 01:00 PM

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 12.00 ft, still 11.69 ft away.

What happens at each level

29.60 ft: Flood of Record occurred on April 15, 1900. Water will cover sections of LA Highways 10, 16, 25, and 440. Water will threaten other roads as far east as LA Highway 1072. Water will back up along tributaries.
28.00 ft: There will be major flooding for about one mile either side of the river from Warnerton through Franklinton downstream to Enon. Louisiana Highway 16 near Enon will be under water.
21.00 ft: There will be major flooding for three-quarters of a mile east of the river above Bogue Chitto Heights and for three-quarters of a mile either side of the river from Bogue Chitto Heights downstream. Homes on the west bank along Highway 10 will flood.
20.00 ft: Homes on the west bank along Highway 10 will flood along with homes, recreational camps, and industry for a mile along the east bank below the Franklinton bridge. Portions of Bogue Chitto Heights Subdivision will remain flooded affecting some homes.
18.00 ft: Homes, recreational camps, and industry for a mile along the east bank below the Franklinton bridge will be flooded. Bogue Citto Heights Subdivision will begin to flood. Some homes will be damaged. Homes on the west bank north of Louisiana Highway 10 will flood.
16.00 ft: Bogue Chitto Heights Subdivision will begin to flood. Some homes will be damaged. Homes on the west bank north of Louisiana Highway 10 will flood. It is recommended that sand and gravel operations be stopped and equipment secured. Access roads to recreational areas will flood.
14.00 ft: There will be minor flooding along both banks. The National Guard Armory and parish corrections facility will require flood protection measures, as river front property will flood. Sand bagging is recommended. It is recommended that sand and gravel operations be stopped and equipment secured. Access roads to recreational areas will flood.
12.00 ft: The national guard armory and parish corrections facility will require flood protection measures as river front property will flood. Sand bagging is recommended
0.31 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 9 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	29.60 ft	April 15, 1900
2	24.69 ft	April 7, 1983
3	24.27 ft	March 11, 2016
4	22.13 ft	August 31, 2012
5	21.16 ft	January 26, 1990
6	20.90 ft	January 18, 1925
7	20.65 ft	August 12, 2016
8	20.55 ft	March 30, 1980
9	19.80 ft	March 26, 2021
10	19.50 ft	February 14, 1927

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:06 AM Sunset 06:26 PM Daylight 11 hr, 20 min First quarter 62%

Map

Other gauges on the Bogue Chitto River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Bogue Chitto River near BushRiver gauge, Bogue Chitto River	2.67 ft	Low	±0	22 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Tchefuncte River near FolsomRiver gauge, Tchefuncte River	4.84 ft	Very low	+0.01 ft	17 mi
Bogue Falaya River near Camp CovingtonRiver gauge, Bogue Falaya River	34.56 ft	Normal	±0	20 mi
Pearl River near BogalusaRiver gauge, Pearl River	5.96 ft	Very low	+0.01 ft	21 mi
Tangipahoa River near KentwoodRiver gauge, Tangipahoa River	1.33 ft	Very low	−0.12 ft	21 mi
Tangipahoa River near AmiteRiver gauge, Tangipahoa River	5.05 ft	Normal	−0.05 ft	21 mi
Pearl River at Pools Bluff near BogalusaRiver gauge, Pearl River	56.14 ft	Low	+0.01 ft	21 mi
Tangipahoa River at OsykaRiver gauge, Tangipahoa River	8.09 ft	Normal	−0.04 ft	21 mi
Pearl River Navigation Canal Lock and Dam No. 3River gauge	22.37 ft	Low	±0	22 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Bogue Chitto River at Franklinton higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.07 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 0.24 ft.

What is flood stage for the Bogue Chitto River at Franklinton?

The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 11.69 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Bogue Chitto River at Franklinton in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 0.56 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between −0.33 ft and 1.21 ft, based on 28 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Bogue Chitto River at Franklinton today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 04:15 PM CDT, the water level was 0.31 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Bogue Chitto River at Franklinton rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.04 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Bogue Chitto River at Franklinton normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 28 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:02491500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 30.84296, -90.16203 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	0.31 ft	2026-10-19 21:15	Provisional

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