Calcasieu River Flow Today
As of October 5, 2026 at 2:15 AM, the Calcasieu River is flowing at 270 cfs near Kinder, LA — 71% of normal for the date and up 2% in 24 hours. 3 of 3 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 24 to 270 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Calcasieu River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Kinder, the Calcasieu River is running 270 cfs — 71% of normal, up 2% since yesterday. Along the river, 2 of 3 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 82% of normal).
How the Calcasieu River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Glenmora121 ft 24 cfs82%
- Oberlin49 ft 45 cfs99%
- Kinder22 ft 270 cfs71%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Calcasieu River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (82%).
Calcasieu River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Calcasieu River Near Glenmora LA
Oct 5, 2:45 AM · USGS 08013000 |
24 cfs | 82% | 0% | 4.62 ft | 7.4 ft below | 121 ft |
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Calcasieu River Near Oberlin LA
Oct 5, 2:15 AM · USGS 08013500 |
45 cfs | 99% | +3% | 1.10 ft | 11.9 ft below | 49 ft |
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Calcasieu River Near Kinder LA
Oct 5, 2:15 AM · USGS 08015500 |
270 cfs | 71% | +2% | 1.65 ft | 14.4 ft below | 22 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Calcasieu River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Calcasieu River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Calcasieu River
The Calcasieu River is a 200-mile-long river located in Southwest Louisiana. It was originally used by Native American tribes for transportation and fishing. French explorers named the river after the Atakapa word "quelqueshue," meaning "crying eagle." The river is home to several reservoirs and dams, including the Toledo Bend Reservoir and the Sam Rayburn Reservoir. These reservoirs provide hydroelectric power, as well as recreational opportunities for fishing, boating, and camping. The Calcasieu River also plays a vital role in Louisiana's agriculture industry, providing irrigation for crops such as rice, soybeans, and sugarcane. The river's hydrology has been greatly impacted by human activity, including industrialization and levee construction, which has caused erosion and sedimentation. Conservation efforts are underway to protect and restore the river's ecological health.
About the Calcasieu River
How is the Calcasieu River flowing right now?
As of October 5, 2026, the Calcasieu River is flowing at 270 cfs near Kinder, LA, about 71% of normal for the date. Across its 3 USGS gauges, current flows range from 24 to 270 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Calcasieu River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Calcasieu River is at 82% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Calcasieu River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Glenmora (12.0 ft), Oberlin (13.0 ft), Kinder (16.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.