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SwedenNew River north of Sorrento water level
River gauge, Louisiana, United States
Right now
Latest reading
Water level
- Flow
- 0.8 cfs
History
What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey has New River north of Sorrento at 1.99 ft. There is no published reference for this river yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.
It is still going down, by 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.41 ft – 2.04 ft.
Over the past seven days the change adds up to +0.34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New River Canal near SorrentoRiver gauge, New River Canal | 2.09 ft | High | −0.03 ft | 2.7 mi |
| Black Bayou E of GonzalesRiver gauge | 1.98 ft | High | −0.04 ft | 3.4 mi |
| Bayou Conway near SorrentoRiver gauge, Bayou Conway | 1.90 ft | Normal | +3.66 ft | 3.8 mi |
| Amite River near French SettlementRiver gauge, Amite River | 2.21 ft | High | −0.07 ft | 4.8 mi |
| Bayou Francois at Hwy 61 Near GonzalesRiver gauge, Bayou Francois | 1.86 ft | High | −0.03 ft | 4.8 mi |
| Panama Canal at Hwy 44 near GonzalesRiver gauge, Panama Canal | 1.87 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 7 mi |
| Henderson Bayou near Port VincentRiver gauge, Henderson Bayou | 2.04 ft | High | −0.08 ft | 7 mi |
| Black Bayou at Hwy 621 near PrairievilleRiver gauge, Black Bayou | 2.09 ft | Very high | −0.02 ft | 7 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 New River north of Sorrento today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 09:45 PM CDT, the water level was 1.99 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is New River north of Sorrento rising or falling?
Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.34 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of New River north of Sorrento 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:073802280(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.21519, -90.81991(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 | 1.99 ft | 2026-10-21 02:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.8 cfs | 2026-10-20 23:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: New River north of Sorrento (usgs:073802280). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/louisiana/new-river-north-of-sorrento
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