Whisky Chitto

Watershed Hydrology

The Whisky Chitto Watershed, located in Louisiana, covers an area of approximately 925 square miles. The hydrology of the area is dominated by the Whisky Chitto Creek, which flows through the watershed and ultimately into the Calcasieu River. The watershed receives an average annual precipitation of around 55 inches, with the majority falling between March and September. The area experiences a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters. There is limited information available regarding the specific snowpack in the watershed, as snowfall is rare in this region. Surface water quality in the watershed has been impacted by agricultural activities and land use changes, resulting in elevated levels of nutrients and sediment. There are several reservoirs within the watershed, including the Vernon Lake Reservoir and the Bundick Lake Reservoir. Interesting climatic facts and trends in the area include an increase in average annual temperature and more frequent extreme weather events such as flooding and hurricanes. The impacts of climate change on the watershed are still being studied, but are expected to include increased water stress and more frequent and severe weather events.


Surface Flows

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Snowpack Depths

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Dams & Reservoirs

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Groundwater Levels

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Whisky Chitto Rivers

Rivers of the Watershed