Bogue Chitto River near Bush
Critical Stages
9' - Action
11' - Flood
15' - Moderate
18' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 10:15 AM CST 12/5/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 6.21 ft
Flow: 1.91 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 PM 12/5 | 6.4 | 2.01 |
| 6 PM 12/5 | 6.7 | 2.18 |
| 12 AM 12/6 | 6.7 | 2.18 |
| 6 AM 12/6 | 6.5 | 2.07 |
| 12 PM 12/6 | 6.2 | 1.9 |
| 6 PM 12/6 | 5.9 | 1.75 |
| 12 AM 12/7 | 5.5 | 1.55 |
| 6 AM 12/7 | 5.2 | 1.4 |
| 12 PM 12/7 | 4.9 | 1.27 |
| 6 PM 12/7 | 4.7 | 1.19 |
| 12 AM 12/8 | 4.5 | 1.11 |
| 6 AM 12/8 | 4.2 | 1 |
| 12 PM 12/8 | 4.1 | 0.969 |
| 6 PM 12/8 | 4 | 0.937 |
| 12 AM 12/9 | 3.9 | 0.905 |
| 6 AM 12/9 | 3.9 | 0.905 |
| 12 PM 12/9 | 3.8 | 0.873 |
| 6 PM 12/9 | 3.7 | 0.842 |
| 12 AM 12/10 | 3.7 | 0.842 |
| 6 AM 12/10 | 3.6 | 0.811 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:15 AM 12/5 | 6.21 | 1.91 |
| 10:00 AM 12/5 | 6.2 | 1.9 |
| 9:45 AM 12/5 | 6.18 | 1.89 |
| 9:30 AM 12/5 | 6.17 | 1.89 |
| 9:15 AM 12/5 | 6.16 | 1.88 |
| 9:00 AM 12/5 | 6.14 | 1.87 |
| 8:45 AM 12/5 | 6.12 | 1.86 |
| 8:30 AM 12/5 | 6.11 | 1.85 |
| 8:15 AM 12/5 | 6.09 | 1.84 |
| 8:00 AM 12/5 | 6.08 | 1.84 |
| 7:45 AM 12/5 | 6.06 | 1.83 |
| 7:30 AM 12/5 | 6.04 | 1.82 |
| 7:15 AM 12/5 | 6.03 | 1.81 |
| 7:00 AM 12/5 | 6.01 | 1.8 |
| 6:45 AM 12/5 | 5.99 | 1.79 |
| 6:30 AM 12/5 | 5.98 | 1.79 |
| 6:15 AM 12/5 | 5.96 | 1.78 |
| 6:00 AM 12/5 | 5.94 | 1.77 |
| 5:45 AM 12/5 | 5.92 | 1.76 |
| 5:30 AM 12/5 | 5.91 | 1.75 |
| 5:15 AM 12/5 | 5.88 | 1.74 |
| 5:00 AM 12/5 | 5.86 | 1.72 |
| 4:45 AM 12/5 | 5.85 | 1.72 |
| 4:30 AM 12/5 | 5.83 | 1.71 |
| 4:15 AM 12/5 | 5.81 | 1.7 |
| 4:00 AM 12/5 | 5.79 | 1.69 |
| 3:45 AM 12/5 | 5.77 | 1.68 |
| 3:30 AM 12/5 | 5.75 | 1.67 |
| 3:15 AM 12/5 | 5.73 | 1.66 |
| 3:00 AM 12/5 | 5.7 | 1.64 |
21.36' -
Flood of Record occurred on March 13, 2016. There will be major flooding along Louisiana Highway 21 near the river. Highway 21 bridge will be closed because of high water and parts of LA Highway 41 east of Bush will be inaccessible.
15' -
Homes near the river along Louisiana Highway 21 will be moderately flooded. The access road upstream of the bridge will remain inundated.
13' -
Homes in low-lying areas on the downstream side of Louisiana Highway 21 near the bridge will flood. The access road upstream of the bridge will remain inundated.
11' -
The access road upstream of the bridge will flood. The river will leave the main channel on the left bank below the bridge flooding woodlands on either side of Louisiana Highway 21.
10' -
Gravel pits upstream of Louisiana Highway 21 will begin to overflow threatening property at lower elevations on either side of Highway 21 in the vicinity of the bridge.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2016 | 21.36 |
| Apr 8, 1983 | 21.22 |
| Sep 2, 2012 | 19.82 |
| Mar 31, 2009 | 17.5 |
| Jan 27, 1990 | 17.45 |
| Mar 31, 1980 | 17.31 |
| Aug 14, 2016 | 17.22 |
| Feb 23, 1961 | 17.04 |
| Jan 30, 1994 | 16.33 |
| Jan 22, 1993 | 16 |
| Mar 23, 1943 | 15.9 |
| Dec 29, 2018 | 15.79 |
| Mar 6, 2001 | 15.52 |
| Apr 16, 1955 | 15.43 |
| Apr 16, 1974 | 15.43 |
| Feb 25, 2003 | 15.32 |
| Apr 30, 1997 | 15.07 |
| Mar 28, 1973 | 14.8 |
| Jan 12, 2013 | 14.67 |
| Apr 23, 1977 | 14.64 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
