(COE) Tensas River south of Newlight, LA
Is (COE) Tensas River south of Newlight, LA flooding right now?
(COE) Tensas River south of Newlight, LA measured 33.46 ft on 2026-11-11 15:30:00 UTC. That observation was 21.5 ft below its 55 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
33.46 ft
Streamflow
87 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 55 ft, with major flooding at 60 ft. The highest crest on record was 60.58 ft on Sat, May 19, 1973.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 54 ft | 20.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 55 ft | 21.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 57 ft | 23.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 60 ft | 26.5 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 River @ Clayton, LA | 25.4 mi | Concordia Parish |
| Bayou Macon near Delhi, LA | 25.4 mi | Richland Parish |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.