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SwedenCypress Bayou Lake near Benton water level
Lake, Cypress Bayou Lake, Louisiana, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Surface elevation
- Water level
- 7.90 ft
History
Not enough readings for a chart yet. History builds up with every update.
What this means
Cypress Bayou Lake near Benton is far below normal for mid-October, with the lake level at 177.90 ft.
In the last month it has stayed between 177.90 ft and 177.94 ft.
Many reservoirs reach their low point of the year in fall, before winter rain and snow start the refill.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
On the water at Cypress Bayou Lake near Benton
A receding shoreline opens up beaches but also uncovers hazards: stumps, rocks and soft mud that are usually well under water.
Wear a life jacket on the water. Most boating deaths involve people who were not wearing one.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Chute Bayou at Dogwood Tr. Rd. near Bossier CityRiver gauge, Red Chute Bayou | 5.44 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 6.0 mi |
| Flat River at Shed Rd. near Bossier CityRiver gauge, Flat River | 3.94 ft | Very low | 0.00 ft | 6 mi |
| Twelvemile Bayou near DixieRiver gauge, Twelvemile Bayou | 9.48 ft | Very low | −0.21 ft | 12 mi |
| Cross Lake at ShreveportLake, Cross Lake | 170.04 ft | High | 0.00 ft | 12 mi |
| Red Chute Bayou at SligoRiver gauge, Red Chute Bayou | 17.24 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 15 mi |
| Flat River near CurtisRiver gauge, Flat River | 2.29 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 15 mi |
| Red River near HosstonRiver gauge, Red River | 8.45 ft | High | +0.07 ft | 19 mi |
| Bayou Dorcheat near MindenRiver gauge, Bayou Dorcheat | 0.29 ft | Very low | 0.00 ft | 20 mi |
Questions and answers
How often is Cypress Bayou Lake near Benton updated?
Several times an hour. New readings from U.S. Geological Survey appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 04:15 PM CDT.
What is the water level of Cypress Bayou Lake near Benton today?
On Oct 16, 2026, 04:15 PM CDT, the surface elevation was 177.90 ft. Very low.
Is the level of Cypress Bayou Lake near Benton normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are published under the Public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07349815(Agency page)- Coordinates
32.65209, -93.66990(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Surface elevation elevation | 177.90 ft | 2026-10-16 21:15 | Provisional |
Water level stage | 7.90 ft | 2026-10-16 21:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Cypress Bayou Lake near Benton (usgs:07349815). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/louisiana/cypress-bayou-lake-near-benton
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