River stage
Bogalusa, Pearl River
- River level
- 6.07 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.46 ft
- Recent high
- 20.42 ft
- Recent low
- 6.07 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BXAL1
- 30-day change
- -0.58 ft
- Average
- 9.31 ft
- Readings
- 120
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 23.23 ft
In brief
The Pearl River at Bogalusa, LA read 6.07 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 9.93 ft below action stage. That is 0.58 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BXAL1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23.23 ft | 1979-04-24 |
| 2 | 22.78 ft | 1983-04-08 |
| 3 | 22.75 ft | 2016-03-13 |
| 4 | 22.60 ft | 2020-02-25 |
| 5 | 22.42 ft | 1980-03-31 |
| 6 | 22.17 ft | 1991-05-11 |
| 7 | 22.13 ft | 1974-04-17 |
| 8 | 21.99 ft | 2009-03-30 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 16.00 ft
Woodlands along the river and wildlife management property will be flooded.
- 17.00 ft
Woodlands and crop acreage along the river will be flooded.
- 18.50 ft
Woodlands and crop acreage along the river will be flooded. The Bogue Chitto Wildlife Management area will be inundated with water in recreational camps and over access roads.
- 20.00 ft
Woodlands and crop acreage along the river will be flooded. The Bogue Chitto Wildlife Management area will be inundated with water in recreational camps and over access roads.
- 21.00 ft
Woodlands and crop acreage along the river will be flooded. The Bogue Chitto Wildlife Management area will be inundated with water in recreational camps and over access roads. At 21 feet, property east of Louisiana Highway 21 along Bogalusa Creek will begin to flood.
- 22.00 ft
Woodlands and crop acreage along the river will be flooded. The Bogue Chitto Wildlife Management area will be inundated with water in recreational camps and over access roads. At 21 feet, property east of Highway 21 along Bogalusa Creek will begin to flood. Bogalusa Creek will back up threatening the Sewage Treatment Plant. Homes south of Bogalusa Creek and east of Highway 21 will flood.
- 23.00 ft
Flood of Record occurred on April 24, 1979. Property east of Louisiana Highway 21 along Bogalusa Creek will flood. Bogalusa Creek will back up threatening the Sewage Treatment Plant. Homes south of Bogalusa Creek and east of Highway 21 will flood. The city water treatment plant and property near City Hall will be threatened by flooding.
- 23.23 ft
Flood of Record occurred on April 24, 1979. Sections of LA Highways 10 and 21 will be inundated. Water will back up along Coburn Creek and Bogalusa Creek.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Pearl River flooding at Bogalusa?
No. The Pearl River at Bogalusa is at 6.07 ft, 9.93 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Bogalusa?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 16 ft, minor flooding 18 ft, moderate flooding 21 ft and major flooding 23 ft.
What is the highest the Pearl River has been at Bogalusa?
The highest crest on record is 23.23 ft, on 1979-04-24.
Is the Pearl River high or low right now at Bogalusa?
At 6.07 ft it is higher than 0% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BXAL1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02489500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.