Can you swim here today?
Bayou à Ferdinand
Louisiana · River
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of August 21, 2026, USGS gauge 07381490, 5.6 miles away, reports a streamflow of 129,000 ft³/s near Bayou à Ferdinand 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 07381490, as of Aug 21, 5:30 PM gauge-local time
- A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Acadia, LA; Allen, LA; Avoyelles, LA; Beauregard, LA; Calcasieu, LA; Evangeline, LA and other areas. — NWS Lake Charles LA
- An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Vernon; Rapides; Avoyelles; Beauregard; Allen; Evangeline; St. Landry; Lafayette; Upper St. Martin and other areas. — NWS Lake Charles LA
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 157,000 ft³/s over 12 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 5:30 PM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 157,000 ft³/s over 12 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Louisiana yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Atchafalaya River at Simmesport, LA (5.6 mi away), as of Aug 21, 5:30 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.