Bogue Falaya River near Camp Covington water level

Name: Bogue Falaya River near Camp Covington water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Bogue Falaya River, Louisiana, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

34.57ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 11:00 AM CDT (57 min ago)

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

The Bogue Falaya River near Camp Covington is at 34.57 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

That puts it 0.01 ft below the median of 34.58 ft for mid-October, based on 24 years of readings. It is 10.43 ft below the flood stage of 45.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 34.32 ft (+0.25 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 34.54 ft and 34.61 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 24 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 34.58 ft0.01 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 34.29 ft – 35.32 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (24 years of records)
Same day last year: 34.32 ft+0.25 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 34.54 ft – 34.61 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 34.32 ft – 47.44 ft
Highest on record: 61.14 ftMarch 11, 2016

Floating and fishing near Bogue Falaya River near Camp Covington

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 45.00 ft, 10.43 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

62.00 ft: LA Highway 25 will be impacted from Bruhl Road to Million Dollar Road to River Road. Evacuations will be necessary for many homes as the widespread flooding spreads into neighborhoods.
61.10 ft: Flood of Record occurred on March 11, 2016. Widespread flooding will develop, homes will be flooded, and evacuations will be necessary. Water will inundated most area roads and shut down LA Highway 25.
60.00 ft: The river will flood living spaces of homes near the gage on Million Dollar Road. Water will approach the undercarriage of the bridge. Debris in the river will threaten the bridge structure. Portions of Million Dollar Road will be closed to traffic east of Louisiana Highway 25. Homes along Highway 25 from Lake Ramsey Road to Million Dollar Road will flood.
55.00 ft: Lower end of Camp Covington Camp grounds will begin to flood. Cabins on the lower end will be threatened. Water will threaten living space of homes along the river east of the gage. Water will cover Million Dollar Road at the intersection of KC Camp Road. The Saint Joseph Abbey parking lot will be threatened.
50.00 ft: Property along the east bank will be inundated. The entrance driveway to property near the gage on the east bank will become impassable. Water will cover Million Dollar Road at the intersection of KC Camp Road. Caution is urged driving along Million Dollar Road. The river will be bankfull at Saint Joseph Abbey downstream threatening the Abbey parking lot.
45.00 ft: Water will encroach residential property in the vicinity of the gage. Residences on the east bank near the river will be threatened. Water will cover entrance driveways to property on the east bank.
34.57 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: 6 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	61.14 ft	March 11, 2016
2	57.61 ft	August 30, 2021
3	57.01 ft	July 1, 2003
4	56.63 ft	May 3, 2008
5	55.47 ft	May 12, 2019
6	55.38 ft	August 30, 2012
7	54.90 ft	May 15, 2020
8	54.61 ft	September 26, 2002
9	54.24 ft	December 28, 2018
10	53.95 ft	March 7, 1998

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:07 AM Sunset 06:25 PM Daylight 11 hr, 18 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Other gauges on the Bogue Falaya River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Bogue Falaya River at Boston St. at CovingtonRiver gauge, Bogue Falaya River	1.99 ft	High	−0.06 ft	6 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Tchefuncte River near CovingtonRiver gauge, Tchefuncte River	9.09 ft	Very low	±0	4.5 mi
Bogue Falaya at CovingtonRiver gauge, Bogue Falaya	3.85 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	5.4 mi
Tchefuncte River near FolsomRiver gauge, Tchefuncte River	4.85 ft	Very low	+0.01 ft	7 mi
Abita River north of Abita SpringsRiver gauge	6.91 ft	Low	−0.01 ft	8 mi
Tchefuncte River at MadisonvilleRiver gauge, Tchefuncte River	1.60 ft	Normal	−0.10 ft	11 mi
Tangipahoa River at RobertRiver gauge, Tangipahoa River	6.43 ft	Normal	−0.04 ft	13 mi
Tangipahoa River near PonchatoulaRiver gauge, Tangipahoa River	5.08 ft	Normal	−0.06 ft	14 mi
Bogue Chitto River near BushRiver gauge, Bogue Chitto River	2.67 ft	Low	±0	16 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Bogue Falaya River near Camp Covington compare with last year?

It is 0.25 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 34.32 ft.

What is flood stage for the Bogue Falaya River near Camp Covington?

The official flood stage is 45.00 ft. The level is currently 10.43 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Bogue Falaya River near Camp Covington in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 34.58 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 34.29 ft and 35.32 ft, based on 24 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 Falaya River near Camp Covington today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 11:00 AM CDT, the water level was 34.57 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Bogue Falaya River near Camp Covington rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Bogue Falaya River near Camp Covington normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 24 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:07375105 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 30.55639, -90.14611 (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	34.57 ft	2026-10-20 16:00	Provisional

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