Belle River at Hwy 70 near Pierre Part water level

Name: Belle River at Hwy 70 near Pierre Part water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Belle River, Louisiana, United States

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Normal for mid-October

Water level

0.94ft Up 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 07:45 PM CDT (1 hour ago)

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The gauge at Belle River at Hwy 70 near Pierre Part reads 0.94 ft, a normal level for mid-October.

That puts it 0.07 ft below the median of 1.01 ft for mid-October, based on 15 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 1.29 ft (−0.35 ft).

The water is rising: up 0.09 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 0.36 ft and 1.65 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: 1.01 ft0.07 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 0.29 ft – 1.72 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (15 years of records)
Same day last year: 1.29 ft−0.35 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 0.36 ft – 1.65 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: −0.85 ft – 2.26 ft
Highest on record: 3.29 ftJune 5, 2017

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

What happens at each level

3.20 ft: Water will flood many roads around Pierre Part, including Belle River Road, South Bay Road, and LA Hwy 70. Flooding will encroach into the yards of homes.
3.00 ft: Significant flooding may occur due to backwater from the Atchafalaya River, particularly during heavy rainfall events.
2.70 ft: Water will cover some roads around Pierre Part.
2.50 ft: No Wake Zone will be established for the area around Pierre Part.
0.94 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	3.29 ft	June 5, 2017
2	2.49 ft	April 27, 2015
3	2.47 ft	September 5, 2011
4	2.44 ft	June 1, 2013
5	2.39 ft	January 23, 2019
6	2.18 ft	May 30, 2014
7	2.18 ft	April 5, 2012
8	2.14 ft	March 19, 2016

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:11 AM Sunset 06:29 PM Daylight 11 hr, 18 min Waxing gibbous 73%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Middle Fork Bayou Long at Bayou LongRiver gauge, Middle Fork Bayou Long	2.85 ft	Normal	−0.05 ft	6 mi
Little Bayou Long North of Duck LakeRiver gauge	2.77 ft	Normal	+0.14 ft	8 mi
Chicot Pass near Myette Point near CharentonRiver gauge, Chicot Pass	2.47 ft	Normal	+0.07 ft	14 mi
Lower Atchafalaya River at Morgan CityRiver gauge, Lower Atchafalaya River	2.53 ft	Normal	+0.35 ft	15 mi
Choctaw Bayou at Hwy 404 W of White CastleRiver gauge, Choctaw Bayou	8.92 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	15 mi
Bayou Teche E of Calumet Flood Gate at CalumetRiver gauge, Bayou Teche E of Calumet Flood Gate	2.57 ft	Normal	+0.14 ft	17 mi
Murphy Lake near Bayou SorrelLake, Murphy Lake	9.24 ft	High	−0.07 ft	17 mi
Bayou Teche W of Calumet Flood Gate at CalumetRiver gauge, Bayou Teche W of Calumet Flood Gate	2.50 ft	Normal	+0.27 ft	17 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Belle River at Hwy 70 near Pierre Part compare with last year?

It is 0.35 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.29 ft.

What is a normal level for the Belle River at Hwy 70 near Pierre Part in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 1.01 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.29 ft and 1.72 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 Belle River at Hwy 70 near Pierre Part today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 07:45 PM CDT, the water level was 0.94 ft. Up 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Belle River at Hwy 70 near Pierre Part rising or falling?

Up 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.51 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Belle River at Hwy 70 near Pierre Part normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 15 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Belle River at Hwy 70 near Pierre Part?

The highest level on record is 3.29 ft on June 5, 2017.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:07381454 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 29.90911, -91.21583 (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	0.94 ft	2026-10-21 00:45	Provisional

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