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River gauge, Bogue Chitto River, Louisiana, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 613 cfs
History
20252026
The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.70 ft by Monday, October 19 at 07:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 08:54 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Low water at Bogue Chitto River near Bush: the gauge reads 2.68 ft, below normal for mid-October.
That puts it 0.53 ft below the median of 3.21 ft for mid-October, based on 28 years of readings. It is 8.32 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 2.82 ft (−0.14 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.70 ft by Monday, October 19 at 07:00 PM. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 2.66 ft – 3.44 ft.
Compared with 28 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 3.21 ft0.53 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.55 ft – 4.97 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (28 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.82 ft−0.14 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.66 ft – 3.44 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.67 ft – 13.32 ft
- Highest on record
- 21.36 ftMarch 13, 2016
- Forecast peak
- 2.70 ftMonday, October 19 at 07:00 PM
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
- 21.36 ft
- Flood of Record occurred on March 13, 2016. There will be major flooding along Louisiana Highway 21 near the river. Highway 21 bridge will be closed because of high water and parts of LA Highway 41 east of Bush will be inaccessible.
- 15.00 ft
- Homes near the river along Louisiana Highway 21 will be moderately flooded. The access road upstream of the bridge will remain inundated.
- 13.00 ft
- Homes in low-lying areas on the downstream side of Louisiana Highway 21 near the bridge will flood. The access road upstream of the bridge will remain inundated.
- 11.00 ft
- The access road upstream of the bridge will flood. The river will leave the main channel on the left bank below the bridge flooding woodlands on either side of Louisiana Highway 21.
- 10.00 ft
- Gravel pits upstream of Louisiana Highway 21 will begin to overflow threatening property at lower elevations on either side of Highway 21 in the vicinity of the bridge.
- 2.68 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: 14 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21.36 ft | March 13, 2016 |
| 2 | 21.22 ft | April 8, 1983 |
| 3 | 19.82 ft | September 2, 2012 |
| 4 | 17.50 ft | March 31, 2009 |
| 5 | 17.45 ft | January 27, 1990 |
| 6 | 17.31 ft | March 31, 1980 |
| 7 | 17.22 ft | August 14, 2016 |
| 8 | 17.04 ft | February 23, 1961 |
| 9 | 16.33 ft | January 30, 1994 |
| 10 | 16.00 ft | January 22, 1993 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Bogue Chitto River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogue Chitto River at FranklintonRiver gauge, Bogue Chitto River | 0.32 ft | Normal | ±0 | 22 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl River Navigation Canal Lock and Dam No. 3River gauge | 10.52 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 1.8 mi |
| Pearl River Navigation Canal Lock and Dam No. 2River gauge | 10.54 ft | Very low | −14.91 ft | 3.2 mi |
| Pearl River at Pools Bluff near BogalusaRiver gauge, Pearl River | 56.14 ft | Low | ±0 | 6.1 mi |
| Pearl River near BogalusaRiver gauge, Pearl River | 5.97 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 12 mi |
| West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeillRiver gauge, West Hobolochitto Creek | 5.55 ft | Normal | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Abita River north of Abita SpringsRiver gauge | 6.91 ft | Low | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Pearl River Navigation Canal Lock and Dam No. 1River gauge | 15.96 ft | Very low | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Bogue Falaya at CovingtonRiver gauge, Bogue Falaya | 3.85 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 14 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Bogue Chitto River near Bush compare with last year?
It is 0.14 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.82 ft.
What is flood stage for the Bogue Chitto River near Bush?
The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 8.32 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Bogue Chitto River near Bush in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 3.21 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.55 ft and 4.97 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 Bogue Chitto River near Bush today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 12:15 AM CDT, the water level was 2.68 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Bogue Chitto River near Bush rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.05 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Bogue Chitto River near Bush normal?
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:02492000(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.62936, -89.89730(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 | 2.68 ft | 2026-10-20 05:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 613 cfs | 2026-10-20 05:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Bogue Chitto River near Bush (usgs:02492000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/louisiana/bogue-chitto-river-near-bush
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