Lower Atchafalaya River at Morgan City water level
Lower Atchafalaya River at Morgan City is at 2.80 ft and holding steady (+0.08 ft in 24 h). About normal for this time of year (121% of normal flow for October 24).
Updated Oct 24, 1:00 AM CT · Source: USGS gauge 07381600
Last 7 days
NWS forecast crest: 2.9 ft around Oct 24, 1:00 AM CT.
Flood stages
Action: 4 ft · Minor: 6 ft · Moderate: 7 ft · Major: 12 ft
Is Lower 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.
Fishing: water temperature
72°F, active water. Bass are feeding hard. Topwater early and late.
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About this gauge
Lower Atchafalaya River at Morgan City, LA · 29.6928, -91.2120. 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 They can be wrong or out of date.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.