RIVER GAUGE · BAYOU ROUGE
Bayou Rouge near Palmetto
St. Landry County, Louisiana
Water level17.42 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action25 ft
Minor flood26 ft
Moderate flood27 ft
Major flood28 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 29 ft
Veazie Road flooded with homes inundated.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2019 | 27.55 ft | — |
| Dec 15, 2022 | 25.92 ft | — |
| Jan 30, 2023 | 25.57 ft | — |
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