Bayou Manchac near Little Prairie, LA
Is Bayou Manchac near Little Prairie, LA flooding right now?
Bayou Manchac near Little Prairie, LA measured 2.37 ft on 2026-09-22 22:15:00 UTC. That observation was 7.6 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.37 ft
Streamflow
80 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 21.49 ft on Mon, Aug 15, 2016.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 6.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 7.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 11.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 13.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 21.49 ft | 2016-08-15 |
| 16.92 ft | 2001-06-10 |
| 16.83 ft | 1990-01-28 |
| 16.38 ft | 1993-01-23 |
| 14.78 ft | 2016-03-14 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Muddy Creek at Manchac Acres Rd near Oak Grove, LA | 1.9 mi | Ascension Parish |
| Muddy Creek at Hwy 42 near Oak Grove, LA | 2.6 mi | Ascension Parish |
| Henderson Bayou Tributary. No.2 near Duplessis, LA | 2.9 mi | Ascension Parish |
| Welsh Gully at J. Broussard Rd near Prairieville, LA | 3.1 mi | Ascension Parish |
| Henderson Bayou near Port Vincent, LA | 3.6 mi | Ascension Parish |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.