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SwedenJones Cr. at Old Hammond Hwy near Baton Rouge water level
River gauge, Jones Cr., Louisiana, United States
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Latest reading
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What this means
Jones Cr. at Old Hammond Hwy near Baton Rouge reads 22.31 ft as of Oct 21, 2026, 04:00 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 barely moved over the past 24 hours.
Over the past seven days the change adds up to 0.00 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 22.31 ft – 22.31 ft
- Highest on record
- 41.55 ftAugust 15, 2016
Floating and fishing near Jones Cr. at Old Hammond Hwy near Baton Rouge
Use the recent trend as your guide, and ask locally which gage height makes for a good float.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41.55 ft | August 15, 2016 |
| 2 | 34.09 ft | March 11, 2016 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Branch Ward Creek at Baton RougeRiver gauge, North Branch Ward Creek | 13.89 ft | Low | ±0 | 3.2 mi |
| Amite River near Denham SpringsRiver gauge, Amite River | 9.66 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 3.6 mi |
| Ward Creek at Essen Lane near Baton RougeRiver gauge, Ward Creek | 7.85 ft | Very low | ±0 | 4.3 mi |
| Comite R. at Greenwell Spg Rd near Baton RougeRiver gauge, Comite R. | 17.87 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 4.5 mi |
| Comite River near ComiteRiver gauge, Comite River | 0.24 ft | Normal | ±0 | 5.3 mi |
| Ward Creek at Government St at Baton RougeRiver gauge, Ward Creek | 31.66 ft | Normal | ±0 | 5.9 mi |
| Amite River at MagnoliaRiver gauge, Amite River | 26.92 ft | Normal | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Bluff Swamp near KleinpeterRiver gauge, Bluff Swamp | 2.10 ft | Normal | −0.07 ft | 8 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 Jones Cr. at Old Hammond Hwy near Baton Rouge today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 04:00 AM CDT, the water level was 22.31 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Jones Cr. at Old Hammond Hwy near Baton Rouge rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Jones Cr. at Old Hammond Hwy near Baton Rouge normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Jones Cr. at Old Hammond Hwy near Baton Rouge?
The highest level on record is 41.55 ft on August 15, 2016.
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:07378650(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.44075, -91.04455(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 | 22.31 ft | 2026-10-21 09:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Jones Cr. at Old Hammond Hwy near Baton Rouge (usgs:07378650). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/louisiana/jones-cr-at-old-hammond-hwy-near-baton-rouge
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