River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CSHL1
In brief
The Red River at Coushatta, LA read 25.14 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.36 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge CSHL1
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39.90 ft | 1945-04-07 |
| 2 | 39.20 ft | 1892-06-05 |
| 3 | 38.83 ft | 2015-06-11 |
| 4 | 38.45 ft | 1958-05-09 |
| 5 | 38.10 ft | 1890-02-15 |
| 6 | 37.50 ft | 1990-05-17 |
| 7 | 36.87 ft | 2016-03-16 |
| 8 | 35.25 ft | 1942-05-06 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Some minor backwater flooding occurs, from the confluence of the Red River with Loggy Bayou, to below Lake Bistineau.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Red River at Coushatta is at 25.14 ft, 5.36 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 30.5 ft, minor flooding 31 ft, moderate flooding 33 ft and major flooding 37 ft.
The highest crest on record is 39.9 ft, on 1945-04-07.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CSHL1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07350500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.