Is the Black Bayou flooding?
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.
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.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bayou at Huckaby Rd SW of Hosston, LA | No current data | — | — | — |
| Black Bayou at Rodessa, LA | No flood stage defined | 10.77 ft | — | |
| Black Bayou at Hwy 621 near Prairieville, LA | No flood stage defined | 1.79 ft | — |