Is the Bayou Bartholomew flooding?

Louisiana · 2 gauges · Louisiana river levels

The Bayou Bartholomew is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in Louisiana. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Bayou Bartholomew is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Louisiana river levels.

data refreshed 8 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Bayou Bartholomew near Jones, LA. The highest level ever recorded there was 28.47 ft on 15 March 2016, carrying 6,550 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1958 (67 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.10 ft, 24.4 ft below that record.

Drains 1,187 sq mi · gauge elevation 79 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Bayou Bartholomew near Jones, LANo flood stage defined4.10 ft
Bayou Bartholomew at Hwy 425 near Beekman, LANo flood stage defined2.61 ft
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.