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Henderson Bayou near Port Vincent water level

River gauge, Henderson Bayou, Louisiana, United States

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Right now

High for late October

Water level

2.01ft Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours

0 5 10 15 Highest onrecord 15.61 ft

History

History
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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Henderson Bayou near Port Vincent is above normal at 2.01 ft.

The median for late October is 1.54 ft, based on 23 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.47 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 2.16 ft, a difference of −0.15 ft.

It has dropped 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.24 ft and 3.12 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 23 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
1.54 ft0.47 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
0.59 ft – 2.26 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (23 years of records)
Same day last year
2.16 ft−0.15 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
1.24 ft – 3.12 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
−0.54 ft – 4.83 ft
Highest on record
15.61 ftAugust 15, 2016

Floating and fishing near Henderson Bayou near Port Vincent

Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
115.61 ftAugust 15, 2016
212.00 ftJune 20, 2001
38.95 ftAugust 30, 2012
48.44 ftMarch 13, 2016
57.98 ftSeptember 6, 2008
66.74 ftMarch 27, 2009
76.60 ftApril 30, 2006
86.45 ftDecember 30, 2006
96.03 ftDecember 14, 2009
105.25 ftSeptember 3, 2011

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:10 AM Sunset 06:27 PM Daylight 11 hr, 17 min Waxing gibbous 75%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Henderson Bayou Pump Station near Port VincentRiver gauge, Henderson Bayou Pump Station 1.44 ft Normal −0.08 ft 2.0 mi
Black Bayou at Hwy 621 near PrairievilleRiver gauge, Black Bayou 2.10 ft Very high −0.04 ft 2.8 mi
Amite River at Port VincentRiver gauge, Amite River 2.78 ft Very high −0.09 ft 3.1 mi
Bayou Manchac near Little PrairieRiver gauge, Bayou Manchac 2.81 ft Normal −0.09 ft 3.6 mi
Black Bayou E of GonzalesRiver gauge 2.00 ft Very high −0.03 ft 4.2 mi
Muddy Creek at Hwy 42 near Oak GroveRiver gauge, Muddy Creek 2.82 ft Low −0.04 ft 4.5 mi
Bayou Francois at Hwy 61 Near GonzalesRiver gauge, Bayou Francois 1.87 ft High −0.04 ft 4.9 mi
Grand Goudine at Babin Rd Near DuplessisRiver gauge, Grand Goudine 1.91 ft Very low −0.02 ft 5.3 mi

Questions and answers

Is Henderson Bayou near Port Vincent higher than last year?

No, it is 0.15 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.16 ft.

What is a normal level for Henderson Bayou near Port Vincent in late October?

The median for late October is 1.54 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.59 ft and 2.26 ft, based on 23 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 Henderson Bayou near Port Vincent today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 01:00 AM CDT, the water level was 2.01 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Henderson Bayou near Port Vincent rising or falling?

Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.44 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Henderson Bayou near Port Vincent normal?

High for late October. Compared with 23 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Henderson Bayou near Port Vincent?

The highest level on record is 15.61 ft on August 15, 2016.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:07380126 (Agency page)
Coordinates
30.29744, -90.88372 (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 2.01 ft 2026-10-21 06:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Henderson Bayou near Port Vincent (usgs:07380126). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/louisiana/henderson-bayou-near-port-vincent

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