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SwedenMcCain Creek near Blanchard water level
River gauge, McCain Creek, Louisiana, United States
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What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey has McCain Creek near Blanchard at 2.59 ft. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this river yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.42 ft – 2.59 ft.
Over the past seven days the change adds up to +0.16 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Compare today with the chart before you go; local outfitters often know which stage suits their stretch.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twelvemile Bayou near DixieRiver gauge, Twelvemile Bayou | 9.65 ft | Low | −0.07 ft | 3.9 mi |
| Cross Lake at ShreveportLake, Cross Lake | 169.97 ft | High | −0.01 ft | 7 mi |
| Cypress Bayou Lake near BentonLake, Cypress Bayou Lake | 7.79 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 10 mi |
| Flat River at Shed Rd. near Bossier CityRiver gauge, Flat River | 3.95 ft | Very low | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Red Chute Bayou at Dogwood Tr. Rd. near Bossier CityRiver gauge, Red Chute Bayou | 5.39 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 12 mi |
| Flat River near CurtisRiver gauge, Flat River | 2.40 ft | Very low | −0.06 ft | 17 mi |
| Red Chute Bayou at SligoRiver gauge, Red Chute Bayou | 17.25 ft | Normal | ±0 | 18 mi |
| Red River near HosstonRiver gauge, Red River | 7.95 ft | Normal | −0.12 ft | 20 mi |
Questions and answers
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 McCain Creek near Blanchard today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 04:10 AM CDT, the water level was 2.59 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is McCain Creek near Blanchard rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.16 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of McCain Creek near Blanchard normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in 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:07348098(Agency page)- Coordinates
32.60194, -93.83694(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 | 2.59 ft | 2026-10-21 09:10 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: McCain Creek near Blanchard (usgs:07348098). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/louisiana/mccain-creek-near-blanchard
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