Comite River near Olive Branch water level

Name: Comite River near Olive Branch water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Comite River, Louisiana, United States

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Very low for mid-October

Water level

-1.73ft Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 01:15 PM CDT (43 min ago)

History

7 days 1 year Years compared

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

The forecast expects the river to rise to −1.60 ft by Monday, October 19 at 01:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 08:51 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Comite River near Olive Branch is running far below normal at −1.73 ft.

The median for mid-October is 0.15 ft, based on 39 years of readings, so the river stage is 1.88 ft below typical. It is 20.73 ft below the flood stage of 19.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was −1.47 ft, a difference of −0.26 ft.

It has dropped 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to −1.60 ft by Monday, October 19 at 01:00 PM. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between −1.75 ft and −1.49 ft.

Compared with 39 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 0.15 ft1.88 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: −1.08 ft – 1.62 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (39 years of records)
Same day last year: −1.47 ft−0.26 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: −1.75 ft – −1.49 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: −1.64 ft – 10.08 ft
Highest on record: 26.96 ftAugust 13, 2016
Forecast peak: −1.60 ftMonday, October 19 at 01:00 PM

Floating and fishing near Comite River near Olive Branch

Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.

Flood stage here is 19.00 ft, 20.73 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

26.96 ft: Flood of Record occurred August 13, 2016. Widespread flooding of agricultural lands will occur and LA Highway 67 will be inundated.
23.00 ft: Homes along Louisiana Highway 67 and in the area between the Comite River and Little Sandy Creek will flood. Some secondary roads are subject to washouts. There will be extensive flooding of farm land.
22.00 ft: There is extensive flooding of farm land. Secondary roads upstream and downstream from the Highway 67 Bridge crossing will flood. Pretty Creek will back up threatening homes in the western part of the city of Clinton.
20.00 ft: Pretty Creek will back up threatening homes in the western part of the city of Clinton. Pasture and crop land near the river will be flooded.
19.00 ft: Pasture and crop land near the river will be flooded.
−1.73 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: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	26.96 ft	August 13, 2016
2	23.37 ft	March 18, 1961
3	22.88 ft	April 22, 1977
4	22.60 ft	February 6, 1943
5	22.45 ft	April 13, 1955
6	22.12 ft	May 18, 1953
7	21.74 ft	April 28, 1962
8	21.62 ft	January 7, 1950
9	21.58 ft	December 17, 1948
10	21.52 ft	October 5, 1964

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:10 AM Sunset 06:30 PM Daylight 11 hr, 20 min First quarter 61%

Map

Other gauges on the Comite River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Comite River near ZacharyRiver gauge, Comite River	2.11 ft	Very low	+0.01 ft	8 mi
Comite River at Comite Dr near Baton RougeRiver gauge, Comite River	1.49 ft	Normal	±0	14 mi
Comite River near ComiteRiver gauge, Comite River	0.25 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	17 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Comite R. at Pt. Hudson-Pride Rd near MilldaleRiver gauge, Comite R.	12.90 ft	Low	+0.01 ft	3.8 mi
Amite River at GrangevilleRiver gauge, Amite River	17.55 ft	Normal	±0	12 mi
Beaver Bayou at Hooper Road near Baton RougeRiver gauge, Beaver Bayou	0.62 ft	Low	−0.02 ft	14 mi
Beaver Bayou at Wax Rd near Baton RougeRiver gauge, Beaver Bayou	27.21 ft	Normal	+0.08 ft	15 mi
Amite River near DarlingtonRiver gauge, Amite River	−1.34 ft	Very low	+0.01 ft	15 mi
Amite River at MagnoliaRiver gauge, Amite River	26.91 ft	Normal	+0.02 ft	16 mi
Comite R. at Greenwell Spg Rd near Baton RougeRiver gauge, Comite R.	17.87 ft	Normal	±0	17 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Comite River near Olive Branch higher than last year?

No, it is 0.26 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was −1.47 ft.

What is flood stage for the Comite River near Olive Branch?

The official flood stage is 19.00 ft. The level is currently 20.73 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Comite River near Olive Branch in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 0.15 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between −1.08 ft and 1.62 ft, based on 39 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 Olive Branch today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 01:15 PM CDT, the water level was −1.73 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Comite River near Olive Branch rising or falling?

Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Comite River near Olive Branch normal?

Very low for mid-October. Compared with 39 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:07377500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 30.75657, -91.04399 (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	−1.73 ft	2026-10-19 18:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Comite River near Olive Branch (usgs:07377500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/louisiana/comite-river-near-olive-branch

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