River stage
Washington, Bayou Courtableau
- River level
- 18.25 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.29 ft
- Recent high
- 26.82 ft
- Recent low
- 17.81 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS WSHL1
- 30-day change
- +0.23 ft
- Average
- 19.64 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 35.29 ft
In brief
The Bayou Courtableau at Washington, LA read 18.25 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 8.75 ft below action stage. That is 0.23 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge WSHL1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35.29 ft | 1953-05-22 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Bayou Courtableau flooding at Washington?
No. The Bayou Courtableau at Washington is at 18.25 ft, 8.75 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Washington?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 27 ft, minor flooding 28 ft, moderate flooding 30 ft and major flooding 34 ft.
What is the highest the Bayou Courtableau has been at Washington?
The highest crest on record is 35.29 ft, on 1953-05-22.
Is the Bayou Courtableau high or low right now at Washington?
At 18.25 ft it is higher than 52% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge WSHL1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07382500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.