Little Bayou Long North of Duck Lake water level
River gauge, Louisiana, United States
Right now
Normal for late October
Water level
History
20252026
What this means
Little Bayou Long North of Duck Lake is at 2.68 ft, in the normal range for late October.
The median for late October is 2.89 ft, based on 15 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.21 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 3.01 ft, a difference of −0.33 ft.
It has risen 0.11 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.82 ft and 3.57 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 15 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.89 ft0.21 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.00 ft – 4.78 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (15 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 3.01 ft−0.33 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.82 ft – 3.57 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.38 ft – 4.96 ft
Floating and fishing near Little Bayou Long North of Duck Lake
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Fork Bayou Long at Bayou LongRiver gauge, Middle Fork Bayou Long | 2.82 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 5.3 mi |
| Belle River at Hwy 70 near Pierre PartRiver gauge, Belle River | 0.90 ft | Normal | +0.15 ft | 8 mi |
| Chicot Pass near Myette Point near CharentonRiver gauge, Chicot Pass | 2.47 ft | Normal | +0.09 ft | 9 mi |
| Bayou Teche W of Calumet Flood Gate at CalumetRiver gauge, Bayou Teche W of Calumet Flood Gate | 2.45 ft | Normal | +0.30 ft | 10 mi |
| Bayou Teche E of Calumet Flood Gate at CalumetRiver gauge, Bayou Teche E of Calumet Flood Gate | 2.62 ft | Normal | +0.28 ft | 10 mi |
| Wax Lake Outlet at CalumetRiver gauge, Wax Lake Outlet | 2.87 ft | High | +0.05 ft | 10 mi |
| Lower Atchafalaya River at Morgan CityRiver gauge, Lower Atchafalaya River | 2.74 ft | Normal | +0.22 ft | 12 mi |
| GIWW at Bayou Sale Ridge near FranklinRiver gauge, Giww | 2.61 ft | Very high | +0.28 ft | 14 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Little Bayou Long North of Duck Lake higher than last year?
No, it is 0.33 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.01 ft.
What is a normal level for Little Bayou Long North of Duck Lake in late October?
The median for late October is 2.89 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.00 ft and 4.78 ft, based on 15 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 Little Bayou Long North of Duck Lake today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 12:45 AM CDT, the water level was 2.68 ft. Up 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Little Bayou Long North of Duck Lake rising or falling?
Up 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.47 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Little Bayou Long North of Duck Lake normal?
Normal for late October. Compared with 15 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:295011091184300(Agency page)- Coordinates
29.83650, -91.31192(WGS84)- 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 | 2.68 ft | 2026-10-21 05:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Little Bayou Long North of Duck Lake (usgs:295011091184300). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/louisiana/little-bayou-long-north-of-duck-lake
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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.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer