Is the Tensas River flooding?
The Tensas River is tracked by 2 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 Tensas River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 2 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 Tensas River at Tendal, LA. The highest level ever recorded there was 27.19 ft on 4 May 1991, carrying 3,800 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1927 (91 annual peaks). It is currently at 5.82 ft, 21.4 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tensas River at Tendal, LA | No flooding | 5.82 ft | 25 ft | |
| Tensas River @ Clayton, LA | No flooding | 34.57 ft | 55 ft |