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Natalbany River Flow Today

As of November 13, 2026 at 1:00 AM, the Natalbany River is flowing at 12 cfs at Baptist, LA — 85% of normal for the date. ❤ Favorite

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Natalbany River At Baptist: 85% of normal
Typical gauge
85% of normal for the date
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12cfs Baptist
Updated
Nov 13, 1:00 AM
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River briefing · Nov 13, 2026

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 12 cfs — 85% of normal. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 85% of normal).

Headwaters to mouth

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

  1. Baptist25 ft 12 cfs85%

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 (85%).

Typical gauge 85%
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Natalbany River flow report

1 gauge
Streamgage Streamflow % of normal 24h Gage height To flood stage Elevation
Natalbany River At Baptist LA
Nov 13, 1:00 AM · USGS 07376500
12 cfs 85% 0% 3.70 ft 12.3 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.

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).

About this river

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.

FAQ

About the Natalbany River

How is the Natalbany River flowing right now?

As of November 13, 2026, the Natalbany River is flowing at 12 cfs at Baptist, LA, about 85% 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 85% 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.

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