Is the Bayou Cocodrie flooding?

Louisiana · 2 gauges · Louisiana river levels

The Bayou Cocodrie 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 Cocodrie is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 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 9 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 Cocodrie near Clearwater, LA. The highest level ever recorded there was 26.72 ft on 18 May 1953, carrying 28,200 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1923 (89 annual peaks). It is currently at 5.03 ft, 21.7 ft below that record.

Drains 240 sq mi · gauge elevation 39 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Bayou Cocodrie near Clearwater, LANo flooding5.03 ft19 ft
Bayou Cocodrie at Acme Levee Rd near Shaw, LANo current data
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.