Is the Comite River flooding?

Louisiana · 8 gauges · Louisiana river levels

The Comite River is tracked by 8 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 Comite River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 8 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 Comite River near Olive Branch, LA. The highest level ever recorded there was 26.96 ft on 12 August 2016, carrying 78,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1943 (83 annual peaks). It is currently at -1.55 ft, 28.5 ft below that record.

Drains 145 sq mi · gauge elevation 113 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Comite River near Olive Branch, LANo flooding-1.55 ft19 ft
Comite River near Comite, LANo flooding0.43 ft20 ft
Comite River near Baker, LANo current data
Comite River at Hooper Road near Baton Rouge, LANo current data
Comite River. at Pt. Hudson-Pride Rd near Milldale, LANo flood stage defined13.00 ft
Comite River near Zachary, LANo flood stage defined2.23 ft
Comite River at Comite Dr near Baton Rouge, LANo flood stage defined1.43 ft
Comite River. at Greenwell Spg Rd near Baton Rouge, LANo flood stage defined18.07 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.