LouisianaNatural lake, 45,365 acres, Cameron Parish
Calcasieu Lake water level
Current level
4.37ft (gage datum)
Reading from Oct 26, 2026
Well above normal for October
Water temperature 73°F
- Past 24 hours
- +0.39ft
- Past 7 days
- +0.49ft
- Past 30 days
- +0.26ft
- vs typical October
- +0.78ft
Calcasieu Lake was at 4.37 ft on the gage on October 26, rising 0.49 ft over the past week. That is well above normal for October: the typical October level is 3.59 ft, so the lake is 0.78 ft above its usual mark. The gauge also reports a water temperature of 73°F.
Last 30 days
Shaded band shows the lowest and highest October monthly averages on record. Dashed line is the typical October level.
Typical level through the year
Each bar spans the range of monthly averages on record for that month. The line marks the median. The orange dot is where the lake sits now.
Recent daily readings
| Date | Level (ft (gage datum)) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3.98 | +0.16 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3.82 | +0.14 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3.68 | -0.13 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3.81 | -0.16 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3.97 | +0.09 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3.88 | +0.32 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3.56 | +1.26 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2.30 | -1.02 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3.32 | -0.70 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4.02 | -0.10 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4.12 | -0.06 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4.18 | -0.13 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4.31 | -0.28 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4.59 | -0.16 |
Reading these numbers
This gauge reports gage height, measured against a local reference point at the station rather than sea level. The number is useful for tracking rises and drops, but it is not an elevation, so do not compare it with charts that list elevations above sea level.
Natural lake levels usually move slowly, following rain, snowmelt and evaporation. A rise after a wet week can flood low docks and beaches, while late-summer lows expose rocks and weed beds near shore.
The gauge is about 10 miles from the center of the lake and is listed by USGS as North Calcasieu Lake near Hackberry, LA. Wind can pile water up at one end of a big lake for a few hours, so short spikes on a windy day are normal.
Calcasieu Lake water level questions
What is the water level at Calcasieu Lake today?
Calcasieu Lake was at 4.37 ft on the gage on October 26, rising 0.49 ft over the past week. That is well above normal for October: the typical October level is 3.59 ft, so the lake is 0.78 ft above its usual mark. The gauge also reports a water temperature of 73°F.
Is Calcasieu Lake high or low right now?
Compared with the long-term record for October, the lake is well above normal. The October monthly average has ranged from 1.14 to 4.13 ft, with a typical value of 3.59 ft.
Is Calcasieu Lake rising or falling?
Over the last seven days the level has risen (+0.49 ft), and it is +0.26 ft compared with 30 days ago.
Where does the Calcasieu Lake water level data come from?
From the U.S. Geological Survey, gauge 08017095 (North Calcasieu Lake near Hackberry, LA). USGS publishes provisional readings every 15 to 60 minutes; they can be revised later after quality checks.
How often is this page updated?
The page itself is rebuilt every day with the latest daily values, and the current reading refreshes straight from the USGS each time you open it.
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