River Conditions
Illustrated map of Toledo Bend Reservoir

River stage

Acme, Black River

River level
10.32 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
47.00 ft
Flood stage
48.00 ft
Record crest
62.70 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS ACML1

Record crest
62.70 ft
Flood stage
48.00 ft
Moderate flood
52.00 ft
Major flood
58.00 ft
Crest date
1927-05-17

In brief

The Black River at Acme, LA read 10.32 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 36.68 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge ACML1

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 47.00 ftMinor flooding 48.00 ftModerate flooding 52.00 ftMajor flooding 58.00 ft CURRENT 10.32 ft

Highest crests on record

RankCrestDate
1 62.70 ft 1927-05-17
2 61.49 ft 2025-04-13
3 59.40 ft 1945-04-25
4 58.05 ft 1973-05-16
5 56.80 ft 1937-03-07
6 56.80 ft 1936-03-07
7 56.00 ft 1950-03-04
8 55.80 ft 1932-03-09

Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.

What happens at each level

  1. 49.00 ft

    Minor lowland flooding is occurring near the river.

  2. 50.50 ft

    The community of Brouillette is inundated.

  3. 52.00 ft

    Widespread lowland flooding is occurring. Evacuation of livestock and equipment is recommended.

  4. 58.05 ft

    In Brouillete, approximately 200 homes flood and many businesses are under water. Flooding is also occurring at Spring Bayou Landing, Coles Landing, Old River and along Bayou Des Glaises Loop.

Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Black River flooding at Acme?

No. The Black River at Acme is at 10.32 ft, 36.68 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Acme?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 47 ft, minor flooding 48 ft, moderate flooding 52 ft and major flooding 58 ft.

What is the highest the Black River has been at Acme?

The highest crest on record is 62.7 ft, on 1927-05-17.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge ACML1). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.