Waterproof, Louisiana Weather
Waterproof, Louisiana — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Waterproof, Tensas Parish.
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About Waterproof, Louisiana
Waterproof, Louisiana, breathes the humid, verdant air of the Mississippi Delta, a place where the land itself seems to exhale a slow, deep breath. It lies 65.0 miles south-east of Monroe, LA (from Monroe, LA: bearing 138°T), and is situated 16.9 miles north of Natchez. Here, the terrain is a gentle surrender to the river's will, a tapestry of rich alluvial soil that supports the persistent green of agricultural ambition. Cypress knees punctuate the edges of slow-moving bayous, their gnarled forms like ancient sentinels guarding secrets whispered by the water. The sky often hangs low, a vast canvas painted with the bruised purples and fiery oranges of approaching storms, or a soft, diffused pearl on days of persistent, nurturing rain. The very air feels thick with the scent of damp earth and blooming magnolias, a heavy perfume that clings to the skin and settles into the soul. The history of Waterproof is inextricably bound to the mighty Mississippi, a river that has both given life and threatened it, shaping the very character of this place. Founded by those seeking fertile ground for agriculture, its economy has long been rooted in the bounty of the soil, primarily cotton and soybeans that stretch to the horizon under the Louisiana sun. The echoes of steamboats and the tireless labor of generations are woven into the very fabric of Waterproof's existence, a legacy carried in the quiet routines of its people. While the grand plantations of yesteryear may have faded, the spirit of resilience and self-sufficiency endures, a quiet strength that defines this small corner of Tensas Parish. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the seasons and the river's ebb and flow, a cadence that invites contemplation and a deep connection to the land.
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| Location | Waterproof, Tensas Parish, Louisiana |
| Coordinates | 31.804885°N, 91.383449°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 70360, 71375 |
| Area Code | 985, 318 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Waterproof, Louisiana Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Waterproof, Louisiana, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Waterproof includes coordinates 31.804885°N, 91.383449°W, situated in Tensas Parish. ZIP code 70360, 71375. Telephone area code: 985, 318. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
