North Calcasieu Lake water level · LA
Wind forecast, gusts, and gage height for small-craft sailing at North Calcasieu Lake (North Calcasieu Lake Near Hackberry).
Gage height recorded at USGS gauge 08017095, refreshed every 15 minutes to 1 hour depending on the sensor.
4.29ft
recorded Nov 4, 5:15 AM
−1.06ft
falling
+0.24ft
rising
3.54–4.64ft
lowest to highest
75.6°F
USGS sensor
Recent daily readings
| Date | Level (ft) | Δ day |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4● | 4.29 | ↓ 0.35 |
| Nov 3 | 4.64 | ↑ 0.37 |
| Nov 2 | 4.27 | ↑ 0.73 |
| Nov 1 | 3.54 | ↓ 0.32 |
| Oct 31 | 3.86 | ↑ 0.19 |
| Oct 30 | 3.67 | ↑ 0.07 |
| Oct 29 | 3.60 | ↓ 0.45 |
| Oct 28 | 4.05 | ↓ 0.42 |
| Oct 27 | 4.47 | ↓ 0.09 |
| Oct 26 | 4.56 | ↑ 0.05 |
| Oct 25 | 4.51 | ↑ 0.01 |
| Oct 24 | 4.50 | ↑ 0.32 |
| Oct 23 | 4.18 | ↑ 0.47 |
| Oct 22 | 3.71 | — |
Readings fetched Nov 4, 6:23 AM; the chart above loads the latest data live from USGS.
North Calcasieu Lake water level questions
- What is the water level at North Calcasieu Lake today?
- 4.29 ft, recorded Nov 4, 5:15 AM at USGS gauge 08017095. The chart above refreshes live from the same gauge.
- Is North Calcasieu Lake rising or falling?
- rising — 0.24 ft over the last 7 days.
- How does this compare to normal for North Calcasieu Lake?
- Over the last 14 days the gauge has ranged from 3.54 ft to 4.64 ft; today's reading sits near the top of that range.
- Where does the water level data for North Calcasieu Lake come from?
- USGS gauge 08017095 (North Calcasieu Lake Near Hackberry), which reports every 15 minutes to 1 hour. Readings are provisional until reviewed by the USGS.
- What is the water temperature at North Calcasieu Lake?
- 75.6°F at the latest gauge reading.
Gage height history
Gage height · USGS gauge 08017095
Reading the chart. This gauge reports gage height — the depth of water above the sensor reference point, not absolute elevation. Trends matter more than the absolute number: a falling trend means shrinking launch depth.
Water levels respond to dam operations, irrigation drawdown, snowmelt, and recent rainfall. For launch decisions, combine the trend here with the wind forecast — low water plus strong wind makes steep, tired ramps.
About this lake
- Location
- 30.0319°, -93.2996°
- USGS gauge
- 08017095
- Water temp sensor
- Yes
Water level data comes from the USGS gauge above; wind is modeled for the lake’s coordinates by Open-Meteo. Always confirm conditions locally before launching — shorelines, ramps, and trees can all change what you feel on the water. Southeast lake wind is often a thermal: light mornings building to a steady breeze by mid-afternoon, with squall lines ahead of cold fronts in the cooler months. Pop-up thunderstorms are the main hazard from June through September.
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