Davis Pond Freshwater Diversion near Boutte water level
River gauge, Davis Pond Freshwater Diversion, Louisiana, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 1,140 cfs
- Water temperature
- 73 °F
History
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What this means
Davis Pond Freshwater Diversion near Boutte is above normal at 10.05 ft.
The median for mid-October is 9.42 ft, based on 24 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.63 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 9.84 ft, a difference of +0.21 ft.
It has dropped 0.11 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 8.88 ft and 10.37 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest. The water temperature at the gauge is 73 °F.
Compared with 24 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 9.42 ft0.63 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 8.63 ft – 10.20 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (24 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 9.84 ft+0.21 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 8.88 ft – 10.37 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 7.70 ft – 12.85 ft
- Highest on record
- 12.23 ftMay 12, 2010
Floating and fishing near Davis Pond Freshwater Diversion near Boutte
Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.23 ft | May 12, 2010 |
| 2 | 12.16 ft | September 13, 2005 |
| 3 | 11.86 ft | September 9, 2009 |
| 4 | 11.79 ft | August 30, 2012 |
| 5 | 11.64 ft | September 4, 2011 |
| 6 | 11.54 ft | December 2, 2003 |
| 7 | 11.37 ft | March 22, 2017 |
| 8 | 11.31 ft | November 29, 2006 |
| 9 | 11.30 ft | April 8, 2013 |
| 10 | 11.16 ft | June 26, 2008 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Cataouatche at Whiskey Canal S of WaggamanLake, L. Cataouatche | 6.74 ft | High | +0.26 ft | 8 mi |
| Inner Harbor Navigation Canal near Seabrook bridgeRiver gauge, Inner Harbor Navigation Canal | 1.29 ft | Normal | −0.08 ft | 19 mi |
| Mississippi River at Belle ChasseRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 8.65 ft | Normal | −0.25 ft | 21 mi |
| L Pontchartrain at Crossover 4 near MandevilleLake, L Pontchartrain | 1.03 ft | Normal | −0.11 ft | 23 mi |
| Bayou Lafourche at LockportRiver gauge, Bayou Lafourche | 5.13 ft | Normal | +0.11 ft | 23 mi |
| Company Canal at Hwy 1 at LockportRiver gauge, Company Canal | 1.84 ft | Normal | +0.10 ft | 23 mi |
| Reggio Canal near Wills PointCanal gauge, Reggio Canal | 1.64 ft | High | −0.27 ft | 25 mi |
| Company Canal at Salt Barrier near LockportRiver gauge, Company Canal | 2.40 ft | Normal | +0.13 ft | 25 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Davis Pond Freshwater Diversion near Boutte higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.21 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 9.84 ft.
What is a normal level for Davis Pond Freshwater Diversion near Boutte in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 9.42 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 8.63 ft and 10.20 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 Davis Pond Freshwater Diversion near Boutte today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 09:15 PM CDT, the water level was 10.05 ft. Down 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Davis Pond Freshwater Diversion near Boutte rising or falling?
Down 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.11 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Davis Pond Freshwater Diversion near Boutte normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 24 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Davis Pond Freshwater Diversion near Boutte?
The highest level on record is 12.23 ft on May 12, 2010.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:295501090190400(Agency page)- Coordinates
29.91694, -90.31778(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 | 10.05 ft | 2026-10-21 02:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1,140 cfs | 2026-10-21 02:15 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 73 °F | 2026-10-21 02:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Davis Pond Freshwater Diversion near Boutte (usgs:295501090190400). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/louisiana/davis-pond-freshwater-diversion-near-boutte
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