Tchefuncte River near Covington, LA
Is Tchefuncte River near Covington, LA flooding right now?
Tchefuncte River near Covington, LA measured 9.06 ft on 2026-11-11 14:30:00 UTC. That observation was 10.9 ft below its 20 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
9.06 ft
Streamflow
51 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 28 ft. The highest crest on record was 32 ft on Wed, Feb 3, 1988.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 18 ft | 8.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 10.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 15.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 28 ft | 18.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 32 ft | 1988-02-03 |
| 31.25 ft | 1987-02-28 |
| 31.2 ft | 2016-03-12 |
| 30.02 ft | 2016-08-14 |
| 29.86 ft | 1953-05-03 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Bogue Falaya River near Camp Covington | 4.5 mi | St. Tammany Parish |
| Bogue Falaya River at Boston St. at Covington, LA | 5.0 mi | St. Tammany Parish |
| Bogue Falaya at Covington, LA | 5.1 mi | St. Tammany Parish |
| Tchefuncte River at Madisonville, LA | 6.3 mi | St. Tammany Parish |
| Abita River north of Abita Springs, LA | 7.8 mi | St. Tammany 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.