(COE) Tensas River south of Newlight, LA
Gauge height
36.13 ft
Streamflow
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Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 54 ft | 17.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 55 ft | 18.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 57 ft | 20.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 60 ft | 23.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 60.58 ft | 1973-05-19 |
| 59.56 ft | 1991-05-12 |
| 57.47 ft | 2016-04-01 |
| 57.25 ft | 1975-05-10 |
| 56.7 ft | 1983-01-15 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Bayou Macon northeast of Gilbert, LA | 6.0 mi | Franklin Parish |
| Tensas River SE of Tendal, LA. | 22.5 mi | Madison Parish |
| Tensas River at Tendal, LA | 24.7 mi | Madison Parish |
| TENSAS R @ CLAYTON, LA | 25.4 mi | Concordia Parish |
| Bayou Macon near Delhi, LA | 25.4 mi | Richland Parish |
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