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Tensas River SE of Tendal water level

River gauge, Louisiana, United States

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Right now

Low for mid-October

Water level

3.79ft Steady over the last 24 hours

5 10 15 20

History

History
5101520ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 215101520ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 21
5101520ftSep 22Sep 29Oct 6Oct 13Oct 215101520ftSep 22Oct 6Oct 21
5101520ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 20265101520ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
5101520ftJanMarMayJulSepNov20265101520ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

At 3.79 ft, Tensas River SE of Tendal is below normal for mid-October.

That puts it 0.27 ft below the median of 4.06 ft for mid-October, based on 24 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 8.07 ft (−4.28 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.78 ft and 3.79 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.

Compared with 24 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
4.06 ft0.27 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
3.72 ft – 18.51 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (24 years of records)
Same day last year
8.07 ft−4.28 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
3.78 ft – 3.79 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
3.78 ft – 16.77 ft

What the stage means on the water

Low water means more dragging on shallow riffles and slower floats. Fish crowd into the deeper runs, and warm, low water stresses them, so play and release them quickly.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:14 AM Sunset 06:27 PM Daylight 11 hr, 13 min Waxing gibbous 73%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Tensas River at TendalRiver gauge, Tensas River 5.51 ft Normal +0.05 ft 3.6 mi
Bayou Macon near DelhiRiver gauge, Bayou Macon 5.54 ft Very low +0.01 ft 10 mi
(COE) Tensas River south of NewlightRiver gauge 33.98 ft Below flood stage −0.11 ft 23 mi
Mississippi River at VicksburgRiver gauge, Mississippi River 441,000 cfs Normal −5,000.0 cfs 26 mi
Boeuf River near GirardRiver gauge, Boeuf River 6.19 ft Normal +0.03 ft 28 mi
Big Colewa Bayou at Prince Rd near PioneerRiver gauge, Big Colewa Bayou 3.03 ft Normal −0.02 ft 28 mi
Yazoo River at RedwoodRiver gauge, Yazoo River 63.05 ft Normal −0.23 ft 31 mi
Bayou Lafourche near Crew LakeRiver gauge, Bayou Lafourche −0.26 ft Very low +0.01 ft 35 mi

Questions and answers

How does Tensas River SE of Tendal compare with last year?

It is 4.28 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 8.07 ft.

What is a normal level for Tensas River SE of Tendal in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 4.06 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.72 ft and 18.51 ft, based on 24 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Tensas River SE of Tendal today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 08:30 PM CDT, the water level was 3.79 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Tensas River SE of Tendal rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Tensas River SE of Tendal normal?

Low for mid-October. Compared with 24 years of daily readings for this time of year.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:07369515 (Agency page)
Coordinates
32.38820, -91.33484 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
NAVD88
Update interval
every 15 minutes
Licence
Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 3.79 ft 2026-10-21 01:30 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Tensas River SE of Tendal (usgs:07369515). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/louisiana/tensas-river-se-of-tendal

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.