Can you swim here today?
Natalbany River
Louisiana · River
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of August 22, 2026, USGS gauge 07376500, 3.4 miles away, reports a streamflow of 22 ft³/s near Natalbany River but no water-temperature reading.
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 07376500, as of Aug 22, 12:00 PM gauge-local time
- A Heat Advisory is in effect for Pointe Coupee; West Feliciana; East Feliciana; St. Helena; Washington; Iberville; West Baton Rouge and other areas. — NWS New Orleans LA
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 16 ft³/s over 81 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 12:00 PM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 16 ft³/s over 81 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Louisiana yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Natalbany River at Baptist, LA (3.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 12:00 PM gauge-local time.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.