Bayou Nezpique at Basile
Critical Stages
22' - Action
22' - Flood
24' - Moderate
28' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 11:15 AM CST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 7.92 ft
Flow: 0.352 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 PM 12/16 | 7.8 | 0.34 |
| 12 AM 12/17 | 7.5 | 0.315 |
| 6 AM 12/17 | 7.2 | 0.291 |
| 12 PM 12/17 | 6.7 | 0.253 |
| 6 PM 12/17 | 6.3 | 0.222 |
| 12 AM 12/18 | 5.8 | 0.187 |
| 6 AM 12/18 | 5.5 | 0.169 |
| 12 PM 12/18 | 5.3 | 0.158 |
| 6 PM 12/18 | 5.1 | 0.147 |
| 12 AM 12/19 | 5 | 0.141 |
| 6 AM 12/19 | 5 | 0.141 |
| 12 PM 12/19 | 4.9 | 0.135 |
| 6 PM 12/19 | 4.8 | 0.129 |
| 12 AM 12/20 | 4.8 | 0.129 |
| 6 AM 12/20 | 4.7 | 0.123 |
| 12 PM 12/20 | 4.6 | 0.118 |
| 6 PM 12/20 | 4.6 | 0.118 |
| 12 AM 12/21 | 4.5 | 0.112 |
| 6 AM 12/21 | 4.5 | 0.112 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 2:15 PM 12/16 | 7.79 | 0.339 |
| 2:00 PM 12/16 | 7.8 | 0.34 |
| 1:45 PM 12/16 | 7.81 | 0.341 |
| 1:30 PM 12/16 | 7.83 | 0.343 |
| 11:15 AM 12/16 | 7.92 | 0.352 |
| 11:00 AM 12/16 | 7.93 | 0.353 |
| 10:45 AM 12/16 | 7.93 | 0.353 |
| 10:30 AM 12/16 | 7.94 | 0.354 |
| 10:15 AM 12/16 | 7.96 | 0.356 |
| 10:00 AM 12/16 | 7.96 | 0.356 |
| 9:45 AM 12/16 | 7.97 | 0.357 |
| 9:30 AM 12/16 | 7.98 | 0.358 |
| 9:15 AM 12/16 | 7.99 | 0.359 |
| 9:00 AM 12/16 | 8 | 0.36 |
| 8:45 AM 12/16 | 8.01 | 0.361 |
| 8:30 AM 12/16 | 8.01 | 0.361 |
| 8:15 AM 12/16 | 8.02 | 0.362 |
| 8:00 AM 12/16 | 8.03 | 0.363 |
| 7:45 AM 12/16 | 8.04 | 0.364 |
| 7:30 AM 12/16 | 8.04 | 0.364 |
| 7:15 AM 12/16 | 8.05 | 0.365 |
| 7:00 AM 12/16 | 8.05 | 0.365 |
| 6:45 AM 12/16 | 8.06 | 0.367 |
| 6:30 AM 12/16 | 8.06 | 0.367 |
| 6:15 AM 12/16 | 8.07 | 0.368 |
| 6:00 AM 12/16 | 8.07 | 0.368 |
| 5:45 AM 12/16 | 8.08 | 0.369 |
| 5:30 AM 12/16 | 8.08 | 0.369 |
| 5:15 AM 12/16 | 8.09 | 0.37 |
| 5:00 AM 12/16 | 8.09 | 0.37 |
34.5' -
River at its flood of record.
28' -
Major flood threat downstream including residential flooding near jennings, mermentau, silverwood, and lake arthur.
27' -
Flooding occurs on portions of Riverside Road north of Saint Jules Road and the road is subject to closure.
25.5' -
Moderate flood threat downstream including a few residences near jennings, mermentau and silverwood. Operations at silverwood shipyard could be affect. Several roads in the area become flooded, including la 97 north of jennings floods, which is subject to being closed.
24' -
Moderate flood threat downstream including a few residences near jennings, mermentau, and silverwood. Operations at silverwood shipyard could be affected.
22' -
Minor agricultural flood damage will occur.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| May 20, 1953 | 34.39 |
| Feb 7, 1955 | 31.74 |
| Aug 11, 1940 | 31.08 |
| Nov 1, 1985 | 30.65 |
| Apr 14, 1995 | 29.59 |
| May 5, 2017 | 28.4 |
| Jul 19, 2019 | 27.56 |
| Jul 4, 1989 | 26.99 |
| Sep 23, 1979 | 26.46 |
| Dec 30, 1982 | 26.22 |
| Oct 31, 2002 | 26.1 |
| Jan 13, 2013 | 26.06 |
| Nov 7, 2002 | 26 |
| Mar 31, 1980 | 25.7 |
| Dec 3, 1977 | 25.69 |
| Oct 14, 2020 | 25.66 |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 25.6 |
| Apr 24, 1977 | 25.56 |
| Mar 27, 1973 | 25.32 |
| Feb 20, 1961 | 25.23 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
