Bayou Teche HUC8 08080102
A 5,731 km² sub-basin of the Lower Mississippi region in LA. Drought coverage is from the US Drought Monitor (map of 2026-09-01); streamflow classes place each USGS gauge's latest reading against its own day-of-year record.
Health score
61
Moderate
Drought index
184
Moderate
Area in D2+
0%
0% exceptional (D4)
Gauges below normal
40%
of 5 reporting
Median flow
85%
p41 of record
Water assets
3,194
0 springs · 2,432 wells
USGS gauges (7)
- Bayou Teche at Keystone L&D nr St. Martinville, LA07385700183 cfsp12 · below normal
- Bayou Cocodrie near Clearwater, LA0738200066 cfsp14 · below normal
- Bayou Courtableau at Washington, LA07382500198 cfsp41 · normal
- Bayou Teche at Adeline Bridge near Jeanerette, LA07385765211 cfsp47 · normal
- Bayou Des Glaises Diversion Ch. at Moreauville, LA0738350065 cfsp51 · normal
- Bayou Teche @ Port Barre, LA.07385450no readingno long-term record
- BAYOU TECHE @ ARNAUDVILLE, LA073855001,210 cfsno long-term record
Recent conditions
| Date | DSCI | D2+ % | Gauges low | Flow pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-07 | 184 | 0 | 2/5 | p41 |
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