Mississippi River at Baton Rouge water level

Mississippi River at Baton Rouge is at 10.78 ft and holding steady (−0.07 ft in 24 h). About normal for this time of year (114% of normal flow for October 23).

Water level10.78 ft
Flow304,000 cfs
Last 24 hours−0.07 ft
Vs. normal today114%
Water temp70°F

Updated Oct 23, 10:15 PM CT · Source: USGS gauge 07374000

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Mississippi River at Baton Rouge, water level, last 7 days (ft)

Is Mississippi River floatable right now?

About normal for this time of year Good: about normal for this date. Every river is different; "normal" means typical flow for October 23.

Fishing: water temperature

70°F, active water. Bass are feeding hard. Topwater early and late.

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Mississippi River at Baton Rouge, LA · 30.4457, -91.1916. USGS page. NWS forecast page.

Readings come from USGS and the National Weather Service and are provisional. They can be wrong or out of date. Rivers change fast: check conditions in person, follow state regulations, and wear a life jacket. Waterline is not a safety or navigation service.