Is the Tickfaw River flooding?

Louisiana · 4 gauges · Louisiana river levels

The Tickfaw River is tracked by 4 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 Tickfaw River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 4 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.

data refreshed 5 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Tickfaw River at Holden, LA. The highest level ever recorded there was 22.16 ft on 13 August 2016, carrying 35,800 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1940 (84 annual peaks). It is currently at 0.87 ft, 21.3 ft below that record.

Drains 247 sq mi · gauge elevation 19 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Tickfaw River at Liverpool, LANo flooding1.58 ft9 ft
Tickfaw River at Montpelier, LANo flooding2.55 ft13 ft
Tickfaw River at Holden, LANo flooding0.87 ft15 ft
Tickfaw River Near Springfield, La.No current data
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.