Red River at Alexandria water level
River gauge, Red River, Louisiana, United States
Right now
Latest reading
Water level
History
20252026
What this means
The latest river stage reported for Red River at Alexandria is 19.81 ft. There is no published reference for this river yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.
The level is falling, down 0.33 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 19.76 ft and 20.39 ft.
Over the past seven days the change adds up to −0.34 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
- 20.26 ft−0.45 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 19.76 ft – 20.39 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 19.74 ft – 23.81 ft
What the stage means on the water
With no published normal range, paddlers and anglers should go by the trend: a rising river usually means muddier, faster water.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Red River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red River at Spring BankRiver gauge, Red River | 10.68 ft | Low | −0.33 ft | 148 mi |
| Red River near HosstonRiver gauge, Red River | 8.17 ft | Normal | −0.25 ft | 136 mi |
| Red River at Yawn Estate near Cash PointRiver gauge, Red River | 10.85 ft | No reference yet | −0.10 ft | 118 mi |
| Red River at Bossier CityRiver gauge, Red River | 14.49 ft | No reference yet | +0.04 ft | 110 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Creek at PollockRiver gauge, Big Creek | 2.75 ft | Normal | ±0 | 16 mi |
| Bayou Cocodrie near ClearwaterRiver gauge, Bayou Cocodrie | 5.31 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 22 mi |
| Calcasieu River near GlenmoraRiver gauge, Calcasieu River | 4.55 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 26 mi |
| Hemphill Creek at NeboRiver gauge, Hemphill Creek | 2.56 ft | Normal | ±0 | 26 mi |
| Little River at Boggy Bayou Rd e of MarksvilleRiver gauge, Little River | 40.16 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 28 mi |
| Nantachie Lake near AlohaLake, Nantachie Lake | 1.72 ft | Very low | −0.03 ft | 29 mi |
| Little River near RochelleRiver gauge, Little River | 3.97 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 31 mi |
| Bayou Des Glaises Diversion Ch. at MoreauvilleRiver gauge, Bayou Des Glaises Diversion Ch. | 2.89 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 33 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Red River at Alexandria higher than last year?
No, it is 0.45 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 20.26 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 Red River at Alexandria today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 05:45 PM CDT, the water level was 19.81 ft. Down 0.33 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Red River at Alexandria rising or falling?
Down 0.33 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.34 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Red River at Alexandria 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:07355500(Agency page)- Coordinates
31.31028, -92.43883(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 | 19.81 ft | 2026-10-19 22:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Red River at Alexandria (usgs:07355500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/louisiana/red-river-at-alexandria
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