Is the Black Bayou flooding?

Louisiana · 3 gauges · Louisiana river levels

The Black Bayou is tracked by 3 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 Black Bayou is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 3 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 Black Bayou at Rodessa, LA. The highest level ever recorded there was 17.70 ft on 11 April 2024. Peak records there go back to 1940 (37 annual peaks). It is currently at 10.77 ft, 6.9 ft below that record.

Drains 177 sq mi · gauge elevation 172 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Black Bayou at Huckaby Rd SW of Hosston, LANo current data
Black Bayou at Rodessa, LANo flood stage defined10.77 ft
Black Bayou at Hwy 621 near Prairieville, LANo flood stage defined1.79 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.