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Choctaw Bayou at I-10 east of Grosse Tete water level

River gauge, Choctaw Bayou, Louisiana, United States

Directions

Normal for late October

Water level

12.39ft Steady over the last 24 hours

12.0 12.5 13.0

History

12.012.513.0ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 20Oct 2112.012.513.0ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 21
12.012.513.013.5ftSep 22Sep 29Oct 6Oct 13Oct 2112.012.513.013.5ftSep 22Oct 6Oct 21
131518ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026131518ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
131518ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026131518ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Choctaw Bayou at I-10 east of Grosse Tete, where the gauge shows 12.39 ft.

That puts it 0.06 ft below the median of 12.45 ft for late October, based on 5 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 12.65 ft (−0.26 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 12.32 ft – 13.39 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
12.45 ft0.06 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
11.87 ft – 12.89 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (5 years of records)
Same day last year
12.65 ft−0.26 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
12.32 ft – 13.39 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
11.51 ft – 18.54 ft

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:12 AM Sunset 06:29 PM Daylight 11 hr, 17 min Waxing gibbous 75%

Map

Other gauges on Choctaw Bayou

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Choctaw Bayou at Hwy 404 W of White CastleRiver gauge, Choctaw Bayou 8.95 ft Normal +0.08 ft 22 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Bayou Grosse Tete S. of I10 at Grosse TeteRiver gauge, Bayou Grosse Tete S. of I10 4.62 ft Normal +0.01 ft 5.4 mi
Mississippi River at Baton RougeRiver gauge, Mississippi River 11.11 ft Normal −0.34 ft 9 mi
Ward Creek at Government St at Baton RougeRiver gauge, Ward Creek 31.66 ft Normal ±0 12 mi
Ward Creek at Essen Lane near Baton RougeRiver gauge, Ward Creek 7.85 ft Very low ±0 15 mi
North Branch Ward Creek at Baton RougeRiver gauge, North Branch Ward Creek 13.93 ft Normal +0.05 ft 15 mi
Comite River at Comite Dr near Baton RougeRiver gauge, Comite River 1.36 ft Normal −0.03 ft 17 mi
Comite River near ComiteRiver gauge, Comite River 0.25 ft Normal +0.01 ft 17 mi
Comite R. at Greenwell Spg Rd near Baton RougeRiver gauge, Comite R. 17.87 ft Normal +0.01 ft 19 mi

Questions and answers

How does Choctaw Bayou at I-10 east of Grosse Tete compare with last year?

It is 0.26 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 12.65 ft.

What is a normal level for Choctaw Bayou at I-10 east of Grosse Tete in late October?

The median for late October is 12.45 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 11.87 ft and 12.89 ft, based on 5 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 Choctaw Bayou at I-10 east of Grosse Tete today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 01:45 AM CDT, the water level was 12.39 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Choctaw Bayou at I-10 east of Grosse Tete rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.65 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Choctaw Bayou at I-10 east of Grosse Tete normal?

Normal for late October. Compared with 5 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:07381429 (Agency page)
Coordinates
30.44380, -91.34789 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 12.39 ft 2026-10-21 06:45 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Choctaw Bayou at I-10 east of Grosse Tete (usgs:07381429). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/louisiana/choctaw-bayou-at-i-10-east-of-grosse-tete

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer