+3040.0 cfs (+38.87%) since yesterday
198.76% of Normal
•
3 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Calcasieu River
was last observed at
10,860
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
21,541
acre-ft of water today; about 199%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
5,464 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2020-10-12 when daily discharge volume was observed at
91,500 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Calcasieu River Near Kinder
reporting a streamflow rate of 5,760 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Calcasieu River Nr Glenmora
with a gauge stage of 13.25 ft.
This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Calcasieu River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 121 ft, the
Calcasieu River Nr Glenmora.
Last Updated
2024-05-01
Streamflow
10,860.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
198.76%
Maximum
91,500.0 cfs
2020-10-12
About the calcasieu river
The Calcasieu River is a 200-mile-long river located in Southwest Louisiana. It was originally used by Native American tribes for transportation and fishing. French explorers named the river after the Atakapa word "quelqueshue," meaning "crying eagle." The river is home to several reservoirs and dams, including the Toledo Bend Reservoir and the Sam Rayburn Reservoir. These reservoirs provide hydroelectric power, as well as recreational opportunities for fishing, boating, and camping. The Calcasieu River also plays a vital role in Louisiana's agriculture industry, providing irrigation for crops such as rice, soybeans, and sugarcane. The river's hydrology has been greatly impacted by human activity, including industrialization and levee construction, which has caused erosion and sedimentation. Conservation efforts are underway to protect and restore the river's ecological health.
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