Henderson Bayou near Port Vincent water level
River gauge, Henderson Bayou, Louisiana, United States
Right now
High for late October
Water level
History
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What this means
Henderson Bayou near Port Vincent is above normal at 1.91 ft.
The median for late October is 1.54 ft, based on 23 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.37 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 2.16 ft, a difference of −0.25 ft.
It has dropped 0.10 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.24 ft and 3.12 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 23 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.54 ft0.37 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.59 ft – 2.26 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (23 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.16 ft−0.25 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.24 ft – 3.12 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- −0.54 ft – 4.83 ft
- Highest on record
- 15.61 ftAugust 15, 2016
Floating and fishing near Henderson Bayou near Port Vincent
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 | 15.61 ft | August 15, 2016 |
| 2 | 12.00 ft | June 20, 2001 |
| 3 | 8.95 ft | August 30, 2012 |
| 4 | 8.44 ft | March 13, 2016 |
| 5 | 7.98 ft | September 6, 2008 |
| 6 | 6.74 ft | March 27, 2009 |
| 7 | 6.60 ft | April 30, 2006 |
| 8 | 6.45 ft | December 30, 2006 |
| 9 | 6.03 ft | December 14, 2009 |
| 10 | 5.25 ft | September 3, 2011 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson Bayou Pump Station near Port VincentRiver gauge, Henderson Bayou Pump Station | 1.33 ft | Normal | −0.11 ft | 2.0 mi |
| Black Bayou at Hwy 621 near PrairievilleRiver gauge, Black Bayou | 2.07 ft | Very high | −0.06 ft | 2.8 mi |
| Amite River at Port VincentRiver gauge, Amite River | 2.67 ft | Very high | −0.12 ft | 3.1 mi |
| Bayou Manchac near Little PrairieRiver gauge, Bayou Manchac | 2.70 ft | Normal | −0.11 ft | 3.6 mi |
| Black Bayou E of GonzalesRiver gauge | 1.95 ft | High | −0.05 ft | 4.2 mi |
| Muddy Creek at Hwy 42 near Oak GroveRiver gauge, Muddy Creek | 2.81 ft | Low | −0.03 ft | 4.5 mi |
| Bayou Francois at Hwy 61 Near GonzalesRiver gauge, Bayou Francois | 1.83 ft | High | −0.06 ft | 4.9 mi |
| Grand Goudine at Babin Rd Near DuplessisRiver gauge, Grand Goudine | 1.88 ft | Very low | −0.05 ft | 5.3 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Henderson Bayou near Port Vincent higher than last year?
No, it is 0.25 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.16 ft.
What is a normal level for Henderson Bayou near Port Vincent in late October?
The median for late October is 1.54 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.59 ft and 2.26 ft, based on 23 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 Henderson Bayou near Port Vincent today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 04:00 AM CDT, the water level was 1.91 ft. Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Henderson Bayou near Port Vincent rising or falling?
Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.34 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Henderson Bayou near Port Vincent normal?
High for late October. Compared with 23 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Henderson Bayou near Port Vincent?
The highest level on record is 15.61 ft on August 15, 2016.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07380126(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.29744, -90.88372(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 | 1.91 ft | 2026-10-21 09:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Henderson Bayou near Port Vincent (usgs:07380126). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/louisiana/henderson-bayou-near-port-vincent
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