Can you swim here today?
Bayou Natchez
Louisiana · River
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of August 22, 2026, USGS gauge 07381588, 3.3 miles away, reports a streamflow of 3,070 ft³/s near Bayou Natchez 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 07381588, as of Aug 22, 12:45 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
Streamflow
3,070 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.18 ft
water level
No official beach-advisory feed for Louisiana yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Intracoastal Waterway southwest of Pierre Part, LA (3.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 12:45 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.