Natalbany River Flow Today
As of October 3, 2026 at 2:00 AM, the Natalbany River is flowing at 16 cfs at Baptist, LA — 109% of normal for the date and down 2% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Natalbany River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Baptist, the Natalbany River is running 16 cfs — 109% of normal, down 2% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are near normal (the typical gauge is at 109% of normal).
How the Natalbany River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Baptist25 ft 16 cfs109%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Natalbany River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (109%).
Natalbany River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Natalbany River At Baptist LA
Oct 3, 2:00 AM · USGS 07376500 |
16 cfs | 109% | -2% | 3.80 ft | 12.2 ft below | 25 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Natalbany River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Natalbany River
The Natalbany River is a 57-mile-long river in southeastern Louisiana that flows into Lake Maurepas. It was named by the Choctaw Indians and means "river of the tall pines." The river has played an important role in the history and development of the region, as it was once used for transportation of goods and was also home to several sawmills in the late 1800s. The Natalbany River is fed by several smaller streams and has a watershed of 504 square miles. There are several dams along the river, including the Tickfaw Dam and the Baptist Dam, which are used for flood control and water supply. The river also has several recreational uses, including fishing, kayaking, and swimming. Additionally, the surrounding agricultural land is used for farming and cattle grazing.
About the Natalbany River
How is the Natalbany River flowing right now?
As of October 3, 2026, the Natalbany River is flowing at 16 cfs at Baptist, LA, about 109% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Natalbany River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Natalbany River is at 109% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Natalbany River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Baptist (16.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.