Delacroix Canal near Caernarvon water level
River gauge, Delacroix Canal, Louisiana, United States
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What this means
The Delacroix Canal near Caernarvon reads 6.25 ft as of Oct 20, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT. There is no published reference for this river yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.
It has dropped 0.16 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 5.09 ft and 6.51 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Floating and fishing near Delacroix Canal near Caernarvon
Use the recent trend as your guide, and ask locally which gage height makes for a good float.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caernarvon Outfall Channel at CaernarvonRiver gauge, Caernarvon Outfall Channel | 2.05 ft | Very high | −0.17 ft | 2.3 mi |
| Caernarvon Canal Sector Gate at CaernarvonRiver gauge, Caernarvon Canal Sector Gate | 1.96 ft | Normal | −0.11 ft | 2.7 mi |
| Reggio Canal near Wills PointCanal gauge, Reggio Canal | 1.84 ft | Very high | −0.18 ft | 4.0 mi |
| Mississippi River at Belle ChasseRiver gauge, Mississippi River | 9.26 ft | Normal | −0.29 ft | 5.8 mi |
| Naomi Diversion Canal near NaomiRiver gauge, Naomi Diversion Canal | 1.54 ft | Normal | +0.07 ft | 10 mi |
| Crooked B. NW of L. Cuatro Caballo near DelacroixEstuary gauge, Crooked B. NW of L. Cuatro Caballo | 6.42 ft | Very high | −0.09 ft | 12 mi |
| GIWW East Storm Surge Barrier at New OrleansRiver gauge, GIWW East Storm Surge Barrier | 1.73 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 13 mi |
| Inner Harbor Navigation Canal near Seabrook bridgeRiver gauge, Inner Harbor Navigation Canal | 1.65 ft | Normal | −0.08 ft | 17 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Delacroix Canal near Caernarvon today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT, the water level was 6.25 ft. Down 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Delacroix Canal near Caernarvon rising or falling?
Down 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Delacroix Canal near Caernarvon normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:294925089532101(Agency page)- Coordinates
29.82361, -89.88917(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 | 6.25 ft | 2026-10-20 15:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Delacroix Canal near Caernarvon (usgs:294925089532101). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/louisiana/delacroix-canal-near-caernarvon
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