Chauvin Bayou near Monroe water level
River gauge, Chauvin Bayou, Louisiana, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
History
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What this means
Chauvin Bayou near Monroe is at 31.12 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
That puts it 0.21 ft above the median of 30.91 ft for mid-October, based on 23 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 31.61 ft (−0.49 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 31.12 ft and 31.20 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 23 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 30.91 ft0.21 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 30.53 ft – 33.24 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (23 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 31.61 ft−0.49 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 31.12 ft – 31.20 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 31.12 ft – 34.10 ft
Floating and fishing near Chauvin Bayou near Monroe
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou DeSiard at NE Drive at MonroeRiver gauge, Bayou DeSiard | 7.03 ft | Very low | −0.09 ft | 2.1 mi |
| Ouachita River at West MonroeRiver gauge, Ouachita River | 18.20 ft | Very low | −0.07 ft | 4.8 mi |
| Youngs Bayou near MonroeRiver gauge, Youngs Bayou | 0.97 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 7 mi |
| Ouachita River at SterlingtonRiver gauge, Ouachita River | 49.86 ft | Very low | −0.21 ft | 9 mi |
| Bayou Lafourche near Crew LakeRiver gauge, Bayou Lafourche | −0.28 ft | Very low | +0.02 ft | 10 mi |
| Bayou Lafourche near AltoRiver gauge, Bayou Lafourche | 34.98 ft | Normal | −0.15 ft | 12 mi |
| Boeuf River near GirardRiver gauge, Boeuf River | 6.20 ft | Normal | +0.04 ft | 17 mi |
| Bayou Darbonne Lake at Dam near DownsvilleReservoir, Bayou Darbonne Lake | 78.84 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 19 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Chauvin Bayou near Monroe compare with last year?
It is 0.49 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 31.61 ft.
What is a normal level for Chauvin Bayou near Monroe in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 30.91 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 30.53 ft and 33.24 ft, based on 23 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 Chauvin Bayou near Monroe today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 01:30 PM CDT, the water level was 31.12 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Chauvin Bayou near Monroe rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Chauvin Bayou near Monroe normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 23 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:07366472(Agency page)- Coordinates
32.55917, -92.07583(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 | 31.12 ft | 2026-10-20 18:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Chauvin Bayou near Monroe (usgs:07366472). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/louisiana/chauvin-bayou-near-monroe
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