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SwedenBayou Dorcheat near Springhill water level
River gauge, Bayou Dorcheat, Louisiana, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.3 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Low water at Bayou Dorcheat near Springhill: the gauge reads 3.59 ft, far below normal for mid-October.
That puts it 1.44 ft below the median of 5.03 ft for mid-October, based on 28 years of readings. It is 7.41 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 4.45 ft (−0.86 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 3.52 ft – 3.62 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 28 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 5.03 ft1.44 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 3.87 ft – 8.09 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (28 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 4.45 ft−0.86 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 3.52 ft – 3.62 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 3.52 ft – 14.58 ft
- Highest on record
- 22.79 ftApril 28, 1958
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
For reference, flood stage is 11.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 21.00 ft
- Expect extensive flooding with some homes downstream to near Shangaloo and Leton, Louisiana to be flooded. Homeowners in flood prone areas along Bayou Dorcheat should rush preparations to completion for a major flood event.
- 18.00 ft
- Expect extensive lowland flooding of forestry resources.
- 13.00 ft
- Minor lowland flooding of private boat ramps. Move livestock to higher ground.
- 11.00 ft
- Expect minor lowland flooding.
- 3.59 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 19 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22.79 ft | April 28, 1958 |
| 2 | 21.97 ft | April 6, 1997 |
| 3 | 21.20 ft | March 11, 2016 |
| 4 | 20.81 ft | May 10, 1974 |
| 5 | 20.81 ft | June 10, 1974 |
| 6 | 20.69 ft | October 31, 2009 |
| 7 | 20.50 ft | October 16, 2009 |
| 8 | 19.56 ft | March 10, 1990 |
| 9 | 19.50 ft | December 21, 2001 |
| 10 | 18.63 ft | April 30, 1991 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Bayou Dorcheat
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou Dorcheat near MindenRiver gauge, Bayou Dorcheat | 0.28 ft | Very low | −0.03 ft | 28 mi |
| Bayou Dorcheat near SibleyRiver gauge, Bayou Dorcheat | 11.49 ft | No reference yet | +0.31 ft | 32 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodcau Bayou near SpringhillRiver gauge, Bodcau Bayou | 6.13 ft | Very high | −0.04 ft | 7 mi |
| Red River near HosstonRiver gauge, Red River | 8.18 ft | Normal | −0.26 ft | 26 mi |
| Red River at Spring BankRiver gauge, Red River | 10.71 ft | Low | −0.32 ft | 28 mi |
| Cypress Bayou Lake near BentonLake, Cypress Bayou Lake | 7.78 ft | Very low | −0.05 ft | 28 mi |
| Red Chute Bayou at Dogwood Tr. Rd. near Bossier CityRiver gauge, Red Chute Bayou | 5.43 ft | Normal | ±0 | 32 mi |
| Flat River at Shed Rd. near Bossier CityRiver gauge, Flat River | 3.95 ft | Very low | ±0 | 33 mi |
| Lake Claiborne near AycockLake, Lake Claiborne | 183.16 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 34 mi |
| Black Bayou at RodessaRiver gauge, Black Bayou | 10.26 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 35 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Bayou Dorcheat near Springhill compare with last year?
It is 0.86 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.45 ft.
What is flood stage for Bayou Dorcheat near Springhill?
The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 7.41 ft below it.
What is a normal level for Bayou Dorcheat near Springhill in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 5.03 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.87 ft and 8.09 ft, based on 28 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 Bayou Dorcheat near Springhill today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 04:00 PM CDT, the water level was 3.59 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Bayou Dorcheat near Springhill rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.07 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Bayou Dorcheat near Springhill normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 28 years of daily readings for this time of year.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07348700(Agency page)- Coordinates
32.99458, -93.39656(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 | 3.59 ft | 2026-10-19 21:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.3 cfs | 2026-10-19 21:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Bayou Dorcheat near Springhill (usgs:07348700). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/louisiana/bayou-dorcheat-near-springhill
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