Bayou Conway near Sorrento water level
River gauge, Bayou Conway, Louisiana, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
History
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What this means
Bayou Conway near Sorrento is at 1.90 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 1.71 ft, based on 26 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.19 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was −1.78 ft, a difference of +3.68 ft.
It has risen 3.66 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between −1.95 ft and 2.41 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 26 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.71 ft0.19 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.73 ft – 2.27 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (26 years of records)
- Same day last year
- −1.78 ft+3.68 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- −1.95 ft – 2.41 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- −2.29 ft – 3.12 ft
Floating and fishing near Bayou Conway near Sorrento
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama Canal at Hwy 44 near GonzalesRiver gauge, Panama Canal | 1.87 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 3.4 mi |
| Bayou Francois at Hwy 61 Near GonzalesRiver gauge, Bayou Francois | 1.86 ft | High | −0.03 ft | 4.4 mi |
| Black Bayou E of GonzalesRiver gauge | 1.98 ft | High | −0.04 ft | 4.5 mi |
| New River Canal near SorrentoRiver gauge, New River Canal | 2.09 ft | High | −0.03 ft | 4.6 mi |
| Black Bayou at Hwy 621 near PrairievilleRiver gauge, Black Bayou | 2.09 ft | Very high | −0.02 ft | 7 mi |
| Amite River near French SettlementRiver gauge, Amite River | 2.21 ft | High | −0.07 ft | 9 mi |
| Grand Goudine at Babin Rd Near DuplessisRiver gauge, Grand Goudine | 1.88 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 9 mi |
| Henderson Bayou near Port VincentRiver gauge, Henderson Bayou | 2.04 ft | High | −0.08 ft | 9 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Bayou Conway near Sorrento higher than last year?
Yes, it is 3.68 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was −1.78 ft.
What is a normal level for Bayou Conway near Sorrento in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.71 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.73 ft and 2.27 ft, based on 26 years of records.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Bayou Conway near Sorrento today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 10:00 PM CDT, the water level was 1.90 ft. Up 3.66 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Bayou Conway near Sorrento rising or falling?
Up 3.66 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 3.60 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Bayou Conway near Sorrento normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 26 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:073802225(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.17328, -90.86122(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 1.90 ft | 2026-10-21 03:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Bayou Conway near Sorrento (usgs:073802225). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/louisiana/bayou-conway-near-sorrento
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