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Red River at Coushatta
Critical Stages
30.5' - Action
31' - Flood
33' - Moderate
37' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 9:00 PM CST 12/14/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 25.08 ft
Flow: 11.8 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 AM 12/15 | 25 | 10 |
| 6 AM 12/15 | 25 | 10 |
| 12 PM 12/15 | 24.9 | 7.75 |
| 6 PM 12/15 | 24.9 | 7.75 |
| 12 AM 12/16 | 24.9 | 7.75 |
| 6 AM 12/16 | 24.9 | 7.75 |
| 12 PM 12/16 | 24.9 | 7.75 |
| 6 PM 12/16 | 24.9 | 7.75 |
| 12 AM 12/17 | 24.9 | 7.75 |
| 6 AM 12/17 | 24.9 | 7.75 |
| 12 PM 12/17 | 24.9 | 7.75 |
| 6 PM 12/17 | 24.9 | 7.75 |
| 12 AM 12/18 | 24.9 | 7.75 |
| 6 AM 12/18 | 24.9 | 7.75 |
| 12 PM 12/18 | 24.9 | 7.75 |
| 6 PM 12/18 | 24.9 | 7.75 |
| 12 AM 12/19 | 24.9 | 7.75 |
| 6 AM 12/19 | 24.9 | 7.75 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 PM 12/14 | 25.08 | 11.8 |
| 8:00 PM 12/14 | 25.04 | 10.9 |
| 7:00 PM 12/14 | 25.05 | 11.1 |
| 6:00 PM 12/14 | 25.06 | 11.3 |
| 5:00 PM 12/14 | 24.96 | 9.03 |
| 4:00 PM 12/14 | 24.9 | 7.75 |
| 3:00 PM 12/14 | 24.93 | 8.37 |
| 2:00 PM 12/14 | 24.89 | 7.56 |
| 1:00 PM 12/14 | 24.92 | 8.16 |
| 12:00 PM 12/14 | 24.93 | 8.37 |
| 11:00 AM 12/14 | 24.91 | 7.95 |
| 10:00 AM 12/14 | 24.9 | 7.75 |
| 9:00 AM 12/14 | 24.88 | 7.37 |
| 8:00 AM 12/14 | 24.93 | 8.37 |
| 7:00 AM 12/14 | 24.96 | 9.03 |
| 6:00 AM 12/14 | 24.95 | 8.81 |
| 5:00 AM 12/14 | 24.92 | 8.16 |
| 4:00 AM 12/14 | 24.91 | 7.95 |
| 3:00 AM 12/14 | 24.88 | 7.37 |
| 2:00 AM 12/14 | 24.94 | 8.58 |
| 1:00 AM 12/14 | 24.94 | 8.58 |
| 12:00 AM 12/14 | 24.93 | 8.37 |
| 11:00 PM 12/13 | 24.93 | 8.37 |
| 10:00 PM 12/13 | 24.9 | 7.75 |
| 9:00 PM 12/13 | 24.88 | 7.37 |
| 8:00 PM 12/13 | 24.99 | 9.75 |
| 7:00 PM 12/13 | 24.96 | 9.03 |
| 6:00 PM 12/13 | 24.96 | 9.03 |
| 5:00 PM 12/13 | 24.96 | 9.03 |
| 4:00 PM 12/13 | 24.96 | 9.03 |
38' -
Major and near-record flooding occurs. Several secondary roads flood and must be closed. Louisiana highway 515 closed due to backwater flooding into Loggy Bayou. Additionally, Lake Bistineau will rise above flood pool stage due to backwater. Louisiana Highway 480 will be closed as well. Cattle and equipment should be moved to higher ground well away from levee systems. Expect extensive flooding in and near levee systems.
35' -
Moderate flooding occurs. Severe backwater flooding occurs from the confluence of the Red River with Loggy Bayou through the lower Flat River and Red Chute Bayou in southern Bossier Parish. Cattle and equipment should be moved to higher ground away from levees.
34' -
Moderate flooding occurs. Severe backwater flooding occurs from the confluence of the Red River with Loggy Bayou through the lower Flat River and Red Chute Bayou in southern Bossier Parish. Cattle and equipment should be moved to higher ground away from levees.
33' -
Moderate flooding occurs. Severe backwater flooding occurs from the confluence of the Red River with Loggy Bayou through the lower Flat River and Red Chute Bayou in southern Bossier Parish. Cattle and equipment should be moved to higher ground away from levees.
31' -
Minor flooding occurs. Minor backwater flooding occurs from the confluence or the Red River with Loggy Bayou as well as up through the lower Flat River and lower Red Chute Bayou in southern Bossier Parish. Livestock and equipment should be moved to higher ground.
29' -
Some minor backwater flooding occurs, from the confluence of the Red River with Loggy Bayou, to below Lake Bistineau.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Apr 7, 1945 | 39.9 |
| Jun 5, 1892 | 39.2 |
| Jun 11, 2015 | 38.83 |
| May 9, 1958 | 38.45 |
| Feb 15, 1890 | 38.1 |
| May 17, 1990 | 37.5 |
| Mar 16, 2016 | 36.87 |
| May 6, 1942 | 35.25 |
| Mar 9, 2001 | 35.2 |
| May 6, 1966 | 34.51 |
| Mar 5, 2018 | 34.5 |
| Mar 1, 1938 | 34.3 |
| May 6, 2016 | 33.56 |
| May 14, 2019 | 33.29 |
| Jan 4, 2016 | 32.99 |
| Feb 21, 2001 | 32.4 |
| Mar 7, 1997 | 32.4 |
| Apr 30, 1973 | 32.35 |
| Oct 18, 2009 | 32.35 |
| Apr 7, 1994 | 31.9 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.