Bayou Macon at Hwy 134 east of Epps water level
River gauge, Bayou Macon, Louisiana, United States
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20252026
What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey has Bayou Macon at Hwy 134 east of Epps at 6.60 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 has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 6.54 ft – 6.63 ft.
Over the past seven days the change adds up to −0.03 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Same day last year
- 10.45 ft−3.85 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 6.54 ft – 6.63 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 6.49 ft – 17.24 ft
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
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Other gauges on Bayou Macon
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou Macon at EudoraRiver gauge, Bayou Macon | 13.7 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 34 mi |
| Bayou Macon near KilbourneRiver gauge, Bayou Macon | 3.98 ft | Normal | ±0 | 27 mi |
| Bayou Macon near DelhiRiver gauge, Bayou Macon | 5.54 ft | Very low | ±0 | 12 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Colewa Bayou at Prince Rd near PioneerRiver gauge, Big Colewa Bayou | 3.03 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 12 mi |
| Tensas River at TendalRiver gauge, Tensas River | 5.49 ft | Low | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Tensas River SE of TendalRiver gauge | 3.79 ft | Low | ±0 | 17 mi |
| Boeuf River near GirardRiver gauge, Boeuf River | 6.21 ft | Normal | +0.04 ft | 25 mi |
| Boeuf River at Ark/La State LineRiver gauge, Boeuf River | 3.17 ft | Very low | −0.03 ft | 26 mi |
| Bayou Bartholomew near JonesRiver gauge, Bayou Bartholomew | 4.1 cfs | Very low | −0.7 cfs | 29 mi |
| Bayou Lafourche near Crew LakeRiver gauge, Bayou Lafourche | −0.26 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 31 mi |
| Chemin-A-Haut Bayou near BeekmanRiver gauge, Chemin-A-Haut Bayou | 6.44 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 34 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Bayou Macon at Hwy 134 east of Epps higher than last year?
No, it is 3.85 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 10.45 ft.
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 Macon at Hwy 134 east of Epps today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 02:45 AM CDT, the water level was 6.60 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Bayou Macon at Hwy 134 east of Epps rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Bayou Macon at Hwy 134 east of Epps 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:07369860(Agency page)- Coordinates
32.62064, -91.40550(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 | 6.60 ft | 2026-10-21 07:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Bayou Macon at Hwy 134 east of Epps (usgs:07369860). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/louisiana/bayou-macon-at-hwy-134-east-of-epps
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