Lake Claiborne near Aycock water level

Name: Lake Claiborne near Aycock water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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Lake, Lake Claiborne, Louisiana, United States

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Below flood stage

Surface elevation

183.12ft Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 03:00 PM CDT (50 min ago)

Water level: 7.12 ft

History

7 days

Surface elevation Minor flood stage

What this means

The lake level at Lake Claiborne near Aycock reads 183.12 ft, about where it usually sits at this time of year.

It is 4.88 ft below the flood stage of 188.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 183.12 ft – 183.42 ft.

Lakes and reservoirs often sit lower in fall after a summer of evaporation and use, and recover with winter rain and spring snowmelt.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 192.23 ftApril 28, 1991

Boating and fishing at Lake Claiborne near Aycock

A lake in its usual range is what most ramps, docks and swimming areas are built for.

Conditions at the shore change with the level, so check with the agency that runs the lake before a trip.

What happens at each level

191.00 ft: Expect flooding of numerous camps, some homes, and several roadways nearby the lake. Also some homes will be flooded and homeowners should make preparations for significant flooding.
187.50 ft: Expect flooding of some camps. Also boats should be moved from boathouses to avoid boat damage due to rising water. Some secondary roadways will also be flooded and travel around the lake will be difficult.
183.12 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 79° 44° – Wind 7 mph

20 Tue 79° 46° – Wind 6 mph

21 Wed 84° 52° – Wind 5 mph

22 Thu 85° 55° – Wind 5 mph

23 Fri 86° 57° – Wind 5 mph

24 Sat 84° 56° – Wind 6 mph

25 Sun 80° 53° – Wind 7 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:20 AM Sunset 06:34 PM Daylight 11 hr, 14 min Waxing gibbous 71%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Middle Fk Bayou D'Arbonne near BerniceRiver gauge, Middle Fk Bayou D'Arbonne	0.57 ft	Very low	−0.04 ft	14 mi
Bayou D'Arbonne near DubachRiver gauge, Bayou D'Arbonne	5.91 ft	Very low	−0.02 ft	15 mi
Little Corney Bayou near LillieRiver gauge, Little Corney Bayou	0.0 cfs	Very low	±0	20 mi
Bayou Dorcheat near MindenRiver gauge, Bayou Dorcheat	0.31 ft	Very low	−0.02 ft	27 mi
Bayou Darbonne Lake at Dam near DownsvilleReservoir, Bayou Darbonne Lake	78.83 ft	Below flood stage	±0	33 mi
Bayou Dorcheat near SpringhillRiver gauge, Bayou Dorcheat	3.59 ft	Very low	±0	34 mi
Saline Bayou near LuckyRiver gauge, Saline Bayou	3.58 ft	Normal	±0	34 mi
Dugdemona River near JonesboroRiver gauge, Dugdemona River	3.37 ft	Low	±0	37 mi

Questions and answers

Is Lake Claiborne near Aycock really 183.12 ft deep?

No. 183.12 ft is the height of the water surface above sea level (or the agency's vertical datum), not the depth of the water.

What is the water level of Lake Claiborne near Aycock today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 03:00 PM CDT, the surface elevation was 183.12 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Lake Claiborne near Aycock rising or falling?

Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Lake Claiborne near Aycock normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Lake Claiborne near Aycock?

The highest level on record is 192.23 ft on April 28, 1991.

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:07364840 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 32.74083, -92.90306 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NGVD29
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
Surface elevation	183.12 ft	2026-10-20 20:00	Provisional
Water level	7.12 ft	2026-10-20 20:00	Provisional

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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