Louisiana streamflow
Live discharge, gauge height, water temperature, and percent-of-normal readings from every USGS streamgauge in Louisiana. Built for paddlers, anglers, water managers, and flood researchers.
Streamflow levels across Louisiana are currently 104% of normal, with the Mississippi River At Baton Rouge reporting the highest discharge in the state at 554,000 cfs and a gauge stage of 22.45 ft.
Meanwhile, the Calcasieu River Near Kinder is seeing a spike today — up 101% since yesterday and currently running near peak.
Tap any gauge below for the full hydrograph, paired weather forecast, and historical context. Use the rivers panel to jump into Louisiana's named rivers.
Active weather warnings for Louisiana
Louisiana residents, particularly in Southeast Louisiana including the New Orleans area, are under a Heat Advisory until 6:00 PM CDT today (July 19). The National Weather Service warns of dangerously high heat index values reaching 110 degrees combined with elevated humidity levels. These conditions pose significant health risks, including heat exhaustion and heat-related illnesses. Residents are urged to limit outdoor activities, stay hydrated, seek air-conditioned environments, and check on vulnerable populations including children, elderly individuals, and those with medical conditions. Additionally, monitor forecasts for a potential tropical depression developing in the Gulf that could bring heavy rainfall and impact Louisiana in the coming days.
State-wide streamflow overview
The Louisiana flow picture in four data points -- where the state sits versus historical norms, what's flowing hardest, and what's spiking fastest.
Percent of normal
100% is the historical norm. Below 70% indicates drought; above 130% can flag elevated flood risk.
Highest discharge
Gauge stage 22.45 ft
Biggest 24h spike
Now 3,630 cfs
Network coverage
USGS gauges feeding 0 named rivers in Louisiana.
Louisiana USGS streamgauges
Every USGS gauge Snoflo tracks in Louisiana. Sortable, quickly filterable. Numeric columns heat-mapped from light to deep. Tap any gauge for its full hydrograph and forecast.
| Streamgage | Streamflow | Gage height | Water temp | Air temp | Elevation | Watershed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mississippi River At Baton Rouge, La
12 hours ago · USGS 07374000 |
556,000 cfs | 22.54 ft | 87°F | 76°F | 16 ft | Lower Mississippi-Baton Rouge |
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(Coe) Atchafalaya River At Simmesport, La
12 hours ago · USGS 07381490 |
226,000 cfs | 18.25 ft | · | 75°F | 28 ft | Atchafalaya |
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Wax Lake Outlet At Calumet, La
12 hours ago · USGS 07381590 |
132,000 cfs | 3.48 ft | · | 77°F | 3 ft | Atchafalaya |
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Lower Atchafalaya River At Morgan City, La
12 hours ago · USGS 07381600 |
127,000 cfs | 3.42 ft | 86°F | 78°F | 3 ft | Atchafalaya |
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Pearl River Near Bogalusa, La
12 hours ago · USGS 02489500 |
6,780 cfs | 11.56 ft | · | 75°F | 73 ft | Lower Pearl. Mississippi |
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Calcasieu River Near Kinder, La
12 hours ago · USGS 08015500 |
2,880 cfs | 8.88 ft | · | 75°F | 22 ft | Whisky Chitto |
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Vermilion River At Perry, La
12 hours ago · USGS 07386980 |
1,670 cfs | 4.95 ft | · | 76°F | 1 ft | Vermilion |
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Vermilion River At Surrey St. At Lafayette, La
12 hours ago · USGS 07386880 |
1,530 cfs | 7.44 ft | 83°F | 75°F | 3 ft | Vermilion |
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Red Chute Bayou At Sligo, La
12 hours ago · USGS 07349860 |
1,400 cfs | 23.05 ft | · | 75°F | 144 ft | Red Chute |
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Bayou Des Glaises Diversion Ch. At Moreauville, La
13 hours ago · USGS 07383500 |
1,300 cfs | 9.76 ft | · | 75°F | 25 ft | Bayou Teche |
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Bayou Courtableau At Washington, La
11 hours ago · USGS 07382500 |
1,260 cfs | 18.95 ft | · | 76°F | 17 ft | Bayou Teche |
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Bayou Nezpique Near Basile, La
12 hours ago · USGS 08012000 |
1,230 cfs | 14.66 ft | · | 75°F | 19 ft | Mermentau Headwaters |
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Little River Near Rochelle, La
12 hours ago · USGS 07372200 |
1,110 cfs | 12.93 ft | · | 75°F | 46 ft | Little |
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Bogue Chitto River Near Bush, La
12 hours ago · USGS 02492000 |
922 cfs | 3.68 ft | · | 75°F | 50 ft | Bogue Chitto |
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Calcasieu River Near Oberlin, La
12 hours ago · USGS 08013500 |
917 cfs | 5.60 ft | · | 74°F | 49 ft | Upper Calcasieu |
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Amite River At Port Vincent, La
12 hours ago · USGS 07380120 |
911 cfs | 1.46 ft | · | 77°F | · | Amite |
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Whiskey Chitto Creek Near Oberlin, La
12 hours ago · USGS 08014500 |
789 cfs | 5.36 ft | 82°F | 75°F | 56 ft | Whisky Chitto |
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Bayou Cocodrie Nr Clearwater, La
12 hours ago · USGS 07382000 |
717 cfs | 13.46 ft | · | 76°F | 50 ft | Bayou Teche |
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Bayou Teche At Adeline Bridge Near Jeanerette, La
12 hours ago · USGS 07385765 |
624 cfs | 1.76 ft | · | 75°F | · | Bayou Teche |
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Bayou Lafourche Near Crew Lake, La
13 hours ago · USGS 07369000 |
609 cfs | 2.96 ft | · | 76°F | 37 ft | Boeuf |
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Amite River Near Denham Springs, La
12 hours ago · USGS 07378500 |
571 cfs | 10.55 ft | · | 77°F | 25 ft | Amite |
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Tangipahoa River At Robert, La
12 hours ago · USGS 07375500 |
531 cfs | 7.17 ft | · | 76°F | 18 ft | Tangipahoa |
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Bayou Lafourche At Thibodaux, La
12 hours ago · USGS 07381000 |
507 cfs | 3.21 ft | · | 77°F | 2 ft | East Central Louisiana Coastal |
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Bayou Lafourche Sw Of Donaldsonville, La
12 hours ago · USGS 07380401 |
483 cfs | 7.90 ft | · | 76°F | 9 ft | East Central Louisiana Coastal |
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Bayou Pierre Near Lake End, La
12 hours ago · USGS 07351750 |
410 cfs | 6.26 ft | · | 75°F | 99 ft | Bayou Pierre |
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Amite River Near Darlington, La
12 hours ago · USGS 07377000 |
296 cfs | · | · | 75°F | 149 ft | Amite |
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Bayou Bartholomew Near Jones, La
12 hours ago · USGS 07364200 |
276 cfs | 4.69 ft | · | 74°F | 94 ft | Bayou Bartholomew |
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Tensas River At Tendal, La
13 hours ago · USGS 07369500 |
201 cfs | 9.94 ft | · | 75°F | 63 ft | Tensas |
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Tickfaw River At Holden, La
12 hours ago · USGS 07376000 |
181 cfs | 1.27 ft | · | 76°F | 21 ft | Tickfaw |
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Calcasieu River Nr Glenmora, La
12 hours ago · USGS 08013000 |
179 cfs | 7.53 ft | · | 75°F | 121 ft | Upper Calcasieu |
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Bayou Des Cannes Nr Eunice, La
12 hours ago · USGS 08010000 |
167 cfs | 4.90 ft | · | 75°F | 28 ft | Mermentau Headwaters |
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Bayou Anacoco Near Rosepine, La
11 hours ago · USGS 08028000 |
120 cfs | 4.21 ft | · | 75°F | 131 ft | Lower Sabine |
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Comite River Near Comite, La
12 hours ago · USGS 07378000 |
119 cfs | · | · | 76°F | 24 ft | Amite |
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Bayou Dorcheat Near Springhill, La
12 hours ago · USGS 07348700 |
73 cfs | 5.81 ft | · | 75°F | 178 ft | Loggy Bayou |
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Tchefuncta River Near Folsom, La
12 hours ago · USGS 07375000 |
69 cfs | 5.19 ft | · | 76°F | 78 ft | Liberty Bayou-Tchefuncta |
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Bundick Ck Nr De Ridder, La
12 hours ago · USGS 08014800 |
66 cfs | 3.53 ft | · | 75°F | 135 ft | Whisky Chitto |
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Natalbany River At Baptist, La
12 hours ago · USGS 07376500 |
66 cfs | 4.14 ft | · | 76°F | 25 ft | Tickfaw |
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Tickfaw River At Liverpool, La
12 hours ago · USGS 07375800 |
45 cfs | 1.65 ft | · | 75°F | 210 ft | Tickfaw |
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Saline Bayou Near Lucky, La
12 hours ago · USGS 07352000 |
45 cfs | 4.04 ft | · | 74°F | 157 ft | Saline Bayou |
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Bayou Macon Nr Kilbourne, La
12 hours ago · USGS 07369700 |
34 cfs | 4.79 ft | · | 75°F | 87 ft | Bayou Macon |
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Boeuf River Nr Girard, La
12 hours ago · USGS 07368000 |
20 cfs | 6.53 ft | · | 76°F | 57 ft | Boeuf |
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Bayou Toro Near Toro, La
12 hours ago · USGS 08025500 |
17 cfs | 3.03 ft | · | 76°F | 152 ft | Lower Sabine |
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Little Corney Bayou Near Lillie, La
12 hours ago · USGS 07366200 |
17 cfs | 3.15 ft | · | 74°F | 103 ft | Bayou D'Arbonne |
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Big Creek At Pollock, La
12 hours ago · USGS 07373000 |
16 cfs | 2.61 ft | · | 75°F | 88 ft | Little |
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Chemin-A-Haut Byu Nr Beekman, La
12 hours ago · USGS 07364300 |
4 cfs | 7.64 ft | · | 74°F | 91 ft | Bayou Bartholomew |
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Cypress Bayou Near Keithville, La
12 hours ago · USGS 07351500 |
2 cfs | · | · | 76°F | 173 ft | Bayou Pierre |
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Bayou San Patricio Near Benson, La
12 hours ago · USGS 08023400 |
0 cfs | 6.36 ft | · | 75°F | 222 ft | Toledo Bend Reservoir |
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Bayou Grand Cane Near Stanley, La
12 hours ago · USGS 08023080 |
0 cfs | 3.01 ft | · | 75°F | 184 ft | Toledo Bend Reservoir |
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About Louisiana streamflow
Where does the Louisiana streamflow data come from?
The U.S. Geological Survey National Water Information System. USGS streamgauges report continuously (every 15 minutes) and the data is the canonical real-time record for U.S. rivers. Snoflo pulls the latest readings and joins them to a 7-day NOAA weather forecast for each station.
What is cfs?
Cubic feet per second — the standard unit for streamflow. One cfs is about 7.5 gallons per second. Small creeks run at single-digit cfs; the Mississippi at hundreds of thousands.
What does Gauge Height mean?
The water level at the gauge in feet above the reference datum. Used together with discharge to track river state. Flood stage and runnable levels are typically expressed in gauge height (e.g., "flood at 16 ft").
How fresh is the Louisiana data?
USGS streamgauges report every 15 minutes; Snoflo re-pulls throughout the day. The AI briefing regenerates daily.
Can I get a flow alert for a Louisiana gauge?
Yes. Save any USGS gauge as a favorite in the Snoflo iOS app, set a discharge or stage threshold (e.g. "alert me when discharge crosses 2,000 cfs"), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Is this a substitute for an NWS flood warning?
No. Snoflo is informational. For flood life-safety decisions always follow guidance from your local NWS forecast office and state emergency management. Snoflo data is one input among several.