Is the Bayou Teche flooding?

Louisiana · 5 gauges · Louisiana river levels

The Bayou Teche is tracked by 5 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 Teche is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 5 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 7 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 Teche at Keystone L&D near St. Martinville, LA. The highest level ever recorded there was 16.66 ft on 13 August 2016, carrying 4,430 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1913 (113 annual peaks). It is currently at 10.07 ft, 6.6 ft below that record.

gauge elevation -2 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Bayou Teche @ Port Barre, LA.No flood stage defined16.97 ft
Bayou Teche @ Arnaudville, LANo flood stage defined13.21 ft
Bayou Teche at Keystone L&D near St. Martinville, LANo flood stage defined10.07 ft
Bayou Teche below Keystone L&D near St. MartinvilleNo flood stage defined4.00 ft
Bayou Teche at Adeline Bridge near Jeanerette, LANo flood stage defined1.66 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.