Bodcau Bayou near Springhill water level
River gauge, Bodcau Bayou, Louisiana, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 303 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Bodcau Bayou near Springhill is above normal at 6.06 ft.
That puts it 1.75 ft above the median of 4.31 ft for mid-October, based on 11 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 4.34 ft (+1.72 ft).
It has dropped 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 5.66 ft and 6.22 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 11 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 4.31 ft1.75 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 3.61 ft – 6.09 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (11 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 4.34 ft+1.72 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 5.66 ft – 6.22 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 4.17 ft – 10.12 ft
Floating and fishing near Bodcau Bayou near Springhill
Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou Dorcheat near SpringhillRiver gauge, Bayou Dorcheat | 3.60 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 7 mi |
| Red River near HosstonRiver gauge, Red River | 8.02 ft | Normal | −0.17 ft | 19 mi |
| Red River at Spring BankRiver gauge, Red River | 10.56 ft | Low | −0.22 ft | 21 mi |
| Cypress Bayou Lake near BentonLake, Cypress Bayou Lake | 7.80 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 26 mi |
| Black Bayou at RodessaRiver gauge, Black Bayou | 10.24 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 28 mi |
| Bayou Dorcheat near MindenRiver gauge, Bayou Dorcheat | 0.34 ft | Very low | +0.05 ft | 30 mi |
| Red Chute Bayou at Dogwood Tr. Rd. near Bossier CityRiver gauge, Red Chute Bayou | 5.42 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 31 mi |
| Flat River at Shed Rd. near Bossier CityRiver gauge, Flat River | 3.95 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 31 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Bodcau Bayou near Springhill compare with last year?
It is 1.72 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.34 ft.
What is a normal level for Bodcau Bayou near Springhill in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 4.31 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.61 ft and 6.09 ft, based on 11 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 Bodcau Bayou near Springhill today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM CDT, the water level was 6.06 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Bodcau Bayou near Springhill rising or falling?
Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.29 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Bodcau Bayou near Springhill normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 11 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07349450(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.00402, -93.51684(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 | 6.06 ft | 2026-10-20 15:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 303 cfs | 2026-10-20 15:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Bodcau Bayou near Springhill (usgs:07349450). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/louisiana/bodcau-bayou-near-springhill
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