Is the Choctaw Bayou flooding?

Louisiana · 2 gauges · Louisiana river levels

The Choctaw Bayou 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 Choctaw Bayou 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 6 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 Choctaw Bayou at I-10 east of Grosse Tete, LA. The highest level ever recorded there was 18.24 ft on 7 April 2023, carrying 5,100 cfs. Peak records there go back to 2022 (4 annual peaks). It is currently at 12.62 ft, 5.6 ft below that record.

gauge elevation -11 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

Gauge	Status	Stage	Flood stage	Updated
Choctaw Bayou at I-10 east of Grosse Tete, LA	No flood stage defined	12.62 ft	—	37 min ago
Choctaw Bayou at Hwy 404 W of White Castle, LA	No flood stage defined	8.96 ft	—	37 min ago

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.