Is the Tchefuncte River flooding?
The Tchefuncte River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Louisiana. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Tchefuncte River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Louisiana river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Tchefuncte River near Folsom, LA. The highest level ever recorded there was 25.25 ft on 11 March 2016, carrying 43,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1944 (81 annual peaks). It is currently at 5.11 ft, 20.1 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tchefuncte River near Folsom, LA | No flooding | 5.11 ft | 16 ft | |
| Tchefuncte River near Covington, LA | No flooding | 9.73 ft | 20 ft | |
| Tchefuncte River at Madisonville, LA | No flood stage defined | 1.05 ft | — |