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SwedenComite River near Comite water level
River gauge, Comite River, Louisiana, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 59.1 cfs
History
20252026
The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.30 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 07:00 AM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 07:45 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The Comite River near Comite is at 0.25 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
That puts it 0.94 ft above the median of −0.69 ft for mid-October, based on 30 years of readings. It is 19.75 ft below the flood stage of 20.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 0.16 ft (+0.09 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.30 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 07:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 0.24 ft and 0.71 ft.
Compared with 30 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- −0.69 ft0.94 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- −1.79 ft – 2.36 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (30 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 0.16 ft+0.09 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 0.24 ft – 0.71 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 0.15 ft – 22.92 ft
- Highest on record
- 34.22 ftAugust 14, 2016
- Forecast peak
- 0.30 ftSunday, October 18 at 07:00 AM
Floating and fishing near Comite River near Comite
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 20.00 ft, 19.75 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 34.22 ft
- Flood of Record occurred on Agust 14, 2016. Widespread flooding will occur and evacuations will be necessary. Surrounding roads will be inundated, including LA Highway 946/Joor Road, along with parts of Greenwell Springs Rd. and surrounding neighborhoods. Water will back up on Jones Bayou, Blackwater Bayou, and Hurricane Creek.
- 30.00 ft
- There will be widespread major flooding of neighborhoods between the Comite River and Beaver Bayou. Water will back up on tributaries. Water will cover sections of major roads, including LA Highway 37 and Joor Road.
- 25.00 ft
- Subdivisions between the Comite River and Beaver Bayou will have moderate flooding. High water will prevent recreational and industrial activity from Louisiana Highway 64 downstream to the Amite River junction. Farm animals and equipment should be moved to higher ground.
- 20.00 ft
- High water will prevent recreational and industrial activity from Louisiana Highway 64 downstream to the Amite River junction. Farm animals and equipment should be moved to higher ground.
- 0.25 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: 9 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34.22 ft | August 14, 2016 |
| 2 | 30.99 ft | June 9, 2001 |
| 3 | 29.72 ft | April 7, 1983 |
| 4 | 27.58 ft | January 21, 1993 |
| 5 | 27.45 ft | September 4, 2008 |
| 6 | 27.22 ft | April 28, 1997 |
| 7 | 26.54 ft | January 26, 1990 |
| 8 | 26.48 ft | October 10, 2020 |
| 9 | 26.38 ft | April 12, 1995 |
| 10 | 26.18 ft | March 12, 2016 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Comite River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comite River near Olive BranchRiver gauge, Comite River | −1.63 ft | Very low | ±0 | 17 mi |
| Comite River near ZacharyRiver gauge, Comite River | 2.12 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 9 mi |
| Comite River at Comite Dr near Baton RougeRiver gauge, Comite River | 1.31 ft | Normal | −0.06 ft | 3.5 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comite R. at Greenwell Spg Rd near Baton RougeRiver gauge, Comite R. | 17.87 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 2.1 mi |
| Beaver Bayou at Hooper Road near Baton RougeRiver gauge, Beaver Bayou | 0.65 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 4.6 mi |
| Amite River at MagnoliaRiver gauge, Amite River | 26.92 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 5.7 mi |
| Amite River near Denham SpringsRiver gauge, Amite River | 9.67 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 6.0 mi |
| Ward Creek at Government St at Baton RougeRiver gauge, Ward Creek | 31.65 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 6 mi |
| North Branch Ward Creek at Baton RougeRiver gauge, North Branch Ward Creek | 13.87 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 7 mi |
| Ward Creek at Essen Lane near Baton RougeRiver gauge, Ward Creek | 7.82 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| Mississippi River at Baton RougeRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 12.18 ft | Normal | +0.29 ft | 8 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Comite River near Comite compare with last year?
It is 0.09 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 0.16 ft.
What is flood stage for the Comite River near Comite?
The official flood stage is 20.00 ft. The level is currently 19.75 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Comite River near Comite in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is −0.69 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between −1.79 ft and 2.36 ft, based on 30 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 River near Comite today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 06:15 AM CDT, the water level was 0.25 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Comite River near Comite rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Comite River near Comite normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 30 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:07378000(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.51269, -91.07372(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 | 0.25 ft | 2026-10-18 11:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 59.1 cfs | 2026-10-18 11:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Comite River near Comite (usgs:07378000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/louisiana/comite-river-near-comite
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