Flat River near Curtis water level
River gauge, Flat River, Louisiana, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
History
20252026
What this means
The Flat River near Curtis is running far below normal at 2.45 ft.
The median for mid-October is 6.85 ft, based on 16 years of readings, so the river stage is 4.40 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 3.15 ft, a difference of −0.70 ft.
It has risen 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.27 ft and 4.58 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 16 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 6.85 ft4.40 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.60 ft – 12.72 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (16 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 3.15 ft−0.70 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.27 ft – 4.58 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.30 ft – 14.32 ft
Floating and fishing near Flat River near Curtis
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Flat River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat River at Shed Rd. near Bossier CityRiver gauge, Flat River | 3.95 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 9 mi |
| Flat River at High IslandRiver gauge, Flat River | 8.08 ft | Normal | +0.03 ft | 17 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Chute Bayou at SligoRiver gauge, Red Chute Bayou | 17.25 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 2.0 mi |
| Red Chute Bayou near Elm GroveRiver gauge, Red Chute Bayou | 9.30 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 9 mi |
| Red Chute Bayou at Dogwood Tr. Rd. near Bossier CityRiver gauge, Red Chute Bayou | 5.43 ft | Normal | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Cross Lake at ShreveportLake, Cross Lake | 169.99 ft | High | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Lake Bistineau near RinggoldLake, Lake Bistineau | 133.59 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 14 mi |
| Cypress Bayou Lake near BentonLake, Cypress Bayou Lake | 7.83 ft | Very low | −0.03 ft | 15 mi |
| Cypress Bayou near KeithvilleRiver gauge, Cypress Bayou | 1.36 ft | Normal | +0.06 ft | 15 mi |
| Bayou Dorcheat near MindenRiver gauge, Bayou Dorcheat | 0.33 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 20 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Flat River near Curtis higher than last year?
No, it is 0.70 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.15 ft.
What is a normal level for the Flat River near Curtis in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 6.85 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.60 ft and 12.72 ft, based on 16 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 Flat River near Curtis today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 09:45 PM CDT, the water level was 2.45 ft. Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Flat River near Curtis rising or falling?
Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Flat River near Curtis normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 16 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07349374(Agency page)- Coordinates
32.43904, -93.62712(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 | 2.45 ft | 2026-10-19 02:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Flat River near Curtis (usgs:07349374). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/louisiana/flat-river-near-curtis
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