Atchafalaya River at Simmesport water level
Atchafalaya River at Simmesport is at 9.53 ft and holding steady (+0.09 ft in 24 h). About normal for this time of year (114% of normal flow for October 24).
Updated Oct 24, 1:30 AM CT · Source: USGS gauge 07381490
Last 7 days
NWS forecast crest: 9.4 ft around Oct 23, 1:00 PM CT.
Flood stages
Action: 35 ft · Minor: 40 ft · Moderate: 44 ft · Major: 50 ft
Is Atchafalaya 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 24.
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About this gauge
Atchafalaya River at Simmesport, LA · 30.9825, -91.7983. 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 They can be wrong or out of date.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.