Comite R. at Greenwell Spg Rd near Baton Rouge water level

Name: Comite R. at Greenwell Spg Rd near Baton Rouge water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Comite R., Louisiana, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

17.86ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 08:45 PM CDT (44 min ago)

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The Comite R. at Greenwell Spg Rd near Baton Rouge is at 17.86 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

That puts it 0.60 ft above the median of 17.26 ft for mid-October, based on 18 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 17.64 ft (+0.22 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 17.83 ft and 18.50 ft.

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

Compared with 18 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 17.26 ft0.60 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 16.04 ft – 18.95 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (18 years of records)
Same day last year: 17.64 ft+0.22 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 17.83 ft – 18.50 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 17.57 ft – 39.36 ft
Highest on record: 47.86 ftAugust 13, 2016

Floating and fishing near Comite R. at Greenwell Spg Rd near Baton Rouge

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	47.86 ft	August 13, 2016
2	47.42 ft	June 9, 2001
3	43.65 ft	March 13, 2016
4	43.65 ft	March 13, 2016
5	42.53 ft	April 14, 1967
6	41.58 ft	June 29, 1989
7	40.15 ft	March 2, 1965
8	39.54 ft	April 29, 1962
9	39.15 ft	August 12, 1987
10	38.34 ft	February 12, 1966

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:11 AM Sunset 06:28 PM Daylight 11 hr, 17 min Waxing gibbous 73%

Map

Other gauges on the Comite R.

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Comite R. at Pt. Hudson-Pride Rd near MilldaleRiver gauge, Comite R.	12.89 ft	Very low	+0.01 ft	14 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Comite River near ComiteRiver gauge, Comite River	0.25 ft	Normal	+0.02 ft	2.1 mi
Beaver Bayou at Hooper Road near Baton RougeRiver gauge, Beaver Bayou	0.64 ft	Low	+0.02 ft	4.0 mi
Amite River at MagnoliaRiver gauge, Amite River	26.91 ft	Normal	±0	4.1 mi
Amite River near Denham SpringsRiver gauge, Amite River	9.66 ft	Low	+0.01 ft	4.1 mi
Comite River at Comite Dr near Baton RougeRiver gauge, Comite River	1.43 ft	Normal	+0.02 ft	5.0 mi
North Branch Ward Creek at Baton RougeRiver gauge, North Branch Ward Creek	14.03 ft	Normal	+0.14 ft	7 mi
Ward Creek at Government St at Baton RougeRiver gauge, Ward Creek	31.67 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	7 mi
Ward Creek at Essen Lane near Baton RougeRiver gauge, Ward Creek	7.85 ft	Very low	−0.01 ft	8 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Comite R. at Greenwell Spg Rd near Baton Rouge compare with last year?

It is 0.22 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 17.64 ft.

What is a normal level for the Comite R. at Greenwell Spg Rd near Baton Rouge in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 17.26 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 16.04 ft and 18.95 ft, based on 18 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 Comite R. at Greenwell Spg Rd near Baton Rouge today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 08:45 PM CDT, the water level was 17.86 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Comite R. at Greenwell Spg Rd near Baton Rouge rising or falling?

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

Is the level of Comite R. at Greenwell Spg Rd near Baton Rouge normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 18 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Comite R. at Greenwell Spg Rd near Baton Rouge?

The highest level on record is 47.86 ft on August 13, 2016.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:07378050 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 30.50574, -91.04010 (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	17.86 ft	2026-10-21 01:45	Provisional

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