Calcasieu River near Glenmora water level

Name: Calcasieu River near Glenmora water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, Calcasieu River, Louisiana, United States

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Low for mid-October

Water level

4.55ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 02:45 AM CDT (31 min ago)

Flow: 22.5 cfs

History

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

The forecast expects the river to fall to 4.50 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 01:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 07:38 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Calcasieu River near Glenmora is running below normal at 4.55 ft.

The median for mid-October is 5.06 ft, based on 29 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.51 ft below typical. It is 7.45 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 4.76 ft, a difference of −0.21 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 4.50 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 01:00 AM. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 4.52 ft and 4.67 ft.

Compared with 29 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 5.06 ft0.51 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 4.07 ft – 13.10 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (29 years of records)
Same day last year: 4.76 ft−0.21 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 4.52 ft – 4.67 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 4.54 ft – 14.35 ft
Highest on record: 21.55 ftMay 19, 1953
Forecast peak: 4.60 ftTuesday, October 20 at 01:00 AM

Floating and fishing near Calcasieu River near Glenmora

Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.

Flood stage here is 12.00 ft, 7.45 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

22.00 ft: Flood waters reach the main beam underclearance of the bridge on Hwy 113. Water may also flow over Hwy 113 between the bridge and West River Road. When the river is rising and forecast to reach 22 feet, portions of Highway 121 near Hineston are subject to flooding.
21.55 ft: The river is at its flood of record. Widespread major flooding will occur. West River Road between Highway 112 and Highway 113 will have water over it in a couple of locations.
20.00 ft: When the river is rising and forecast to reach 20 feet, Highway 112 begins to flood between Strothers Crossing and West River Road.
19.00 ft: When the river is rising and forecast to reach 19 feet at Glenmora, flooding of several structures near Beechwood Church is possible.
18.00 ft: Numerous roads near the river are closed, including Highway 112 which is flooded for about 1.5 miles between Highway 121 and Beechwood Church. Major flood damage downstream will occur downstream of the gauge.
16.00 ft: When the river is rising and forecast to reach 16 feet, portions of Highway 112 between Highway 121 and Beechwood Church is subject to flooding.
15.00 ft: Flooding of secondary roads near the river and its tributaries begins, including Ashmore Road. Strothers Crossing Road near Calcasieu and Price Crossing Road near Hineston have several feet of water over them and subject to washouts.
14.00 ft: Some roads upstream from Glenmora, including Strothers Crossing Road near the community of Calcasieu and Price Crossing Road near Hineston have two to three feet of water over the road and are subject to being closed. Flooding of forested areas near the river will also occur.
12.00 ft: When the river is falling and the gauge reading is forecast to be near 12 feet, flooding of forested areas near the river will occur.
12.00 ft: When the river is rising and the gauge reading is forecast to reach 12 feet or higher. Roads upstream from Glenmora, including Strothers Crossing Road near the community of Calcasieu and Price Crossing Road near Hineston have water on them and are subject to being closed. Also, flooding of forested areas near the river will occur.
4.55 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: 10 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	21.55 ft	May 19, 1953
2	20.46 ft	May 12, 2016
3	20.46 ft	June 29, 1989
4	20.40 ft	December 28, 1982
5	20.29 ft	February 12, 1966
6	20.22 ft	April 4, 2017
7	19.09 ft	March 23, 2012
8	19.02 ft	April 25, 1952
9	18.82 ft	February 14, 1950
10	18.77 ft	March 31, 2018

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:17 AM Sunset 06:35 PM Daylight 11 hr, 17 min First quarter 66%

Map

Other gauges on the Calcasieu River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Calcasieu River near OakdaleRiver gauge, Calcasieu River	8.00 ft	Low	±0	12 mi
Calcasieu River near OberlinRiver gauge, Calcasieu River	1.03 ft	Very low	±0	26 mi
Calcasieu River near KinderRiver gauge, Calcasieu River	1.48 ft	Very low	−0.13 ft	37 mi
Calcasieu River at Hwy 171 at Moss BluffRiver gauge, Calcasieu River	25.69 ft	No reference yet	+0.14 ft	58 mi
Calcasieu River at I-10 at Lake CharlesRiver gauge, Calcasieu River	1.86 ft	Normal	−0.33 ft	63 mi
Calcasieu River at CameronEstuary gauge, Calcasieu River	6.74 ft	Very high	−0.20 ft	91 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Bayou Cocodrie near ClearwaterRiver gauge, Bayou Cocodrie	5.30 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	17 mi
Ouiska Chitto Creek Near OberlinRiver gauge	2.72 ft	Normal	±0	24 mi
Ouiska Chitto Creek at Hwy 399 NW of SugartownRiver gauge, Ouiska Chitto Creek	1.77 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	25 mi
Bundick Lake at Spillway near DeRidderLake, Bundick Lake	95.03 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	31 mi
Bundick Creek near DeRidderRiver gauge, Bundick Creek	2.26 ft	Low	−0.02 ft	35 mi
Bayou Nezpique near BasileRiver gauge, Bayou Nezpique	1.73 ft	Low	±0	36 mi
Bayou Des Cannes near EuniceRiver gauge, Bayou Des Cannes	0.08 ft	Very low	−0.02 ft	37 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Calcasieu River near Glenmora higher than last year?

No, it is 0.21 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.76 ft.

What is flood stage for the Calcasieu River near Glenmora?

The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 7.45 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Calcasieu River near Glenmora in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 5.06 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.07 ft and 13.10 ft, based on 29 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 Calcasieu River near Glenmora today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 02:45 AM CDT, the water level was 4.55 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Calcasieu River near Glenmora rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Calcasieu River near Glenmora normal?

Low for mid-October. Compared with 29 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:08013000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 30.99667, -92.67361 (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	4.55 ft	2026-10-20 07:45	Provisional
Flow	22.5 cfs	2026-10-20 07:45	Provisional

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