Calcasieu River Levels
June 7 2023
1,456 ACRE-FT
Discharge Volume Today
+0.2 cfs (+0.03%) since yesterday15.01% of normal • Very Low
Total streamflow across the
Calcasieu River
was last observed at
734
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
1456
acre-ft of water today; about 15%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
4891 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed at
91,500 cfs
on
2020-10-12.
River Summary: 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.

Last Updated | 2023-06-07 |
Streamflow | 734.0 cfs |
Percent Normal | 15.01% |
Maximum |
91,500.0 cfs
2020-10-12 |