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SwedenFlat River east of Caplis water level
River gauge, Louisiana, United States
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Latest reading
Water level
History
20252026
What this means
Flat River east of Caplis reads 5.79 ft as of Oct 20, 2026, 05:15 AM CDT. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this river yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 5.65 ft and 8.02 ft.
Over the past seven days the change adds up to +0.01 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Same day last year
- 7.27 ft−1.48 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 5.65 ft – 8.02 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 5.64 ft – 17.54 ft
Floating and fishing near Flat River east of Caplis
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.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat River near CurtisRiver gauge, Flat River | 2.46 ft | Very low | ±0 | 2.9 mi |
| Red Chute Bayou at SligoRiver gauge, Red Chute Bayou | 17.25 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 3.0 mi |
| Red Chute Bayou near Elm GroveRiver gauge, Red Chute Bayou | 9.31 ft | Normal | ±0 | 6 mi |
| Lake Bistineau near RinggoldLake, Lake Bistineau | 133.55 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 11 mi |
| Flat River at Shed Rd. near Bossier CityRiver gauge, Flat River | 3.95 ft | Very low | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Red Chute Bayou at Dogwood Tr. Rd. near Bossier CityRiver gauge, Red Chute Bayou | 5.41 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 12 mi |
| Cross Lake at ShreveportLake, Cross Lake | 169.97 ft | High | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Flat River at High IslandRiver gauge, Flat River | 8.21 ft | Normal | +0.08 ft | 14 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Flat River east of Caplis compare with last year?
It is 1.48 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 7.27 ft.
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 Flat River east of Caplis today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 05:15 AM CDT, the water level was 5.79 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Flat River east of Caplis rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Flat River east of Caplis 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:07349377(Agency page)- Coordinates
32.40414, -93.59978(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 | 5.79 ft | 2026-10-20 10:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Flat River east of Caplis (usgs:07349377). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/louisiana/flat-river-east-of-caplis
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