Tensas River at Tendal, LA
Is Tensas River at Tendal, LA flooding right now?
Tensas River at Tendal, LA measured 5.61 ft on 2026-09-22 21:30:00 UTC. That observation was 19.4 ft below its 25 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.61 ft
Streamflow
3 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 25 ft, with major flooding at 27 ft. The highest crest on record was 34.02 ft on Sun, May 15, 1927.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 24 ft | 18.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 25 ft | 19.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 26 ft | 20.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 27 ft | 21.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 34.02 ft | 1927-05-15 |
| 27.21 ft | 1991-05-05 |
| 26.33 ft | 1983-05-24 |
| 25.47 ft | 2013-01-16 |
| 25.41 ft | 2008-09-10 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Tensas River SE of Tendal, LA. | 3.6 mi | Madison Parish |
| Bayou Macon near Delhi, LA | 6.6 mi | Richland Parish |
| Bayou Macon at Hwy 134 east of Epps, LA | 13.2 mi | East Carroll Parish |
| Big Creek @ Holly Ridge, LA | 14.4 mi | Richland Parish |
| Big Colewa Bayou at Prince Rd near Pioneer, LA | 24.2 mi | West Carroll 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.