Can you swim here today?
Saint Paul Bayou
Louisiana · Bay
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of August 21, 2026, USGS gauge 07381000, 18.7 miles away, reports a streamflow of 426 ft³/s near Saint Paul Bayou 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 07381000, as of Aug 21, 2:30 PM gauge-local time
- An Extreme Heat Warning 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 above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 208 ft³/s over 35 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 2:30 PM gauge-local time
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 21 (median 208 ft³/s over 35 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Louisiana yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Bayou Lafourche at Thibodaux, LA (18.7 mi away), as of Aug 21, 2:30 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.