LOUISIANA FLOW REPORT

Last Updated: December 22, 2025

Streamflow levels across Louisiana are currently 35.0% of normal, with the Mississippi River At Baton Rouge reporting the highest discharge in the state with 146000cfs and gauge stage of 5.01 ft. Meanwhile, the Bayou Teche At Adeline Bridge Near Jeanerette is seeing a spike in streamflows today after experiencing a 480.1% increase since yesterday, and currently running at 239cfs.

Maximum gauge stage in the state was last observed at the Red Chute Bayou At Sligo, currently reporting a stage of 16.79ft. The Bayou Lafourche At Thibodaux in the East Central Louisiana Coastal watershed is surging for this time of year at 314cfs, about 11.67% of normal.

       



Louisiana is a state in the southern United States with a humid subtropical climate. The state has many major surface water flows, including the Mississippi River, the Atchafalaya River, the Red River, the Ouachita River, and the Sabine River. These rivers and their tributaries are subject to flooding during the state's frequent severe weather events, such as hurricanes and tropical storms. Louisiana also has numerous reservoirs and dams used for flood control and hydroelectric power generation. The state's hydrology is influenced by its flat terrain and extensive wetlands, which act as natural reservoirs. Snowpack is generally not a significant factor in Louisiana's hydrology, but heavy rainfall events can lead to flash flooding and river flooding.