Bogue Chitto River at Franklinton

Last updated: Mar 16, 2025, 1:38 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 29.6 - 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 - 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 - 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.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 30.8428, -90.1619
RFC LMRFC
State LA
WFO LIX
County Washington
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 02491500

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 16.23 ft on 08-31-2021
2. 16.33 ft on 06-07-2021
3. 19.39 ft on 05-13-2021
4. 12.89 ft on 04-26-2021
5. 14.24 ft on 04-16-2021

Historic Crests

1. 29.60 ft on 04-15-1900
2. 24.69 ft on 04-07-1983
3. 24.27 ft on 03-11-2016
4. 22.13 ft on 08-31-2012
5. 21.16 ft on 01-26-1990

Vertical Datum Table

type NGVD29
major Flooding 144.81 ft
moderate Flooding 139.81 ft
minor Flooding 135.81 ft
action 133.81 ft
Latest Value 125.40 ft
Gauge Zero 123.81 ft

Gauge Photos

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Probability Information

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