Wax Lake Outlet At Calumet, La Realtime Data
WAX LAKE OUTLET AT CALUMET, LA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
55,300
Discharge (cfs)
2.3
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 07381590
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 55,300 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.28 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 63,730 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The delta is home to many fish species and supports commercial and recreational fishing. The flow of water is affected by seasonal trends, including hurricane season and spring flooding. The delta also plays a vital role in preventing land loss in Louisiana. Interestingly, the Wax Lake Outlet was artificially created in the 1940s to divert water from the Atchafalaya River and prevent flooding in nearby areas. Today, it remains an important component of Louisiana's hydrology.
September 11, 2026
| Elevation | 3.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Water velocity reading from field sensor, feet per second | 1.32 ft/sec |
| Gage height, ft | 2.28 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 55300.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 90% |
| Year Over Year Average | 62,050 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 316,000 cfs |
| Geolocation | 29.70, -91.37 |
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