Tangipahoa River near Kentwood, LA
Is Tangipahoa River near Kentwood, LA flooding right now?
No — Tangipahoa River near Kentwood, LA is at 1.72 ft, 11.3 ft below its 13 ft flood stage, as of 43 min ago.
Gauge height
1.72 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 18.35 ft on Fri, Aug 12, 2016.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 10.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 11.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 13.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 14.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 18.35 ft | 2016-08-12 |
| 17.5 ft | 1990-01-25 |
| 17.2 ft | 1983-04-06 |
| 17.1 ft | 1993-01-21 |
| 16.89 ft | 2012-08-31 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Tangipahoa River at Tangipahoa, La | 4.3 mi | Tangipahoa Parish |
| TANGIPAHOA RIVER AT OSYKA, MS | 5.4 mi | Pike County |
| Tickfaw River at Liverpool, LA | 10.8 mi | St. Helena Parish |
| Tangipahoa River near Amite, LA | 14.4 mi | Tangipahoa Parish |
| Tickfaw River at Montpelier, LA | 19.6 mi | St. Helena 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.