LOUISIANA FLOW REPORT
Last Updated: January 12, 2026
Streamflow levels across
Louisiana
are currently
39.0% of normal, with the
Mississippi River At Baton Rouge
reporting the highest discharge in the state with
184000cfs and gauge stage of 6.57 ft.
Meanwhile, the
Bayou Lafourche Near Crew Lake
is seeing a spike in streamflows today after experiencing a
9275.0%
increase since yesterday, and currently running at
7500cfs.
Maximum gauge stage in the state was last observed at the
Amite River Near Denham Springs, currently reporting a stage of
24.65ft.
The
Tickfaw River At Liverpool
in the
Tickfaw
watershed
is surging for this time of year at
4680cfs, about
224.18% 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.