Tickfaw River at Liverpool water level

Name: Tickfaw River at Liverpool water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Tickfaw River, Louisiana, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

1.57ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 04:15 PM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 47.3 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Tickfaw River at Liverpool, where the gauge shows 1.57 ft.

That puts it 0.13 ft below the median of 1.70 ft for mid-October, based on 35 years of readings. It is 7.43 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 1.63 ft (−0.06 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.51 ft – 1.87 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 35 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 1.70 ft0.13 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 1.42 ft – 2.26 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (35 years of records)
Same day last year: 1.63 ft−0.06 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 1.51 ft – 1.87 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 1.51 ft – 10.04 ft
Highest on record: 13.76 ftAugust 12, 2016

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 9.00 ft.

What happens at each level

13.76 ft: Flood of Record occurred on August 12, 2016. Widespread flooding will occur and some evacuations will be necessary. Water may cover portion of LA Highways 38, 441, and 43.
13.00 ft: Major flooding of the river basin will occur. There will be major flooding of roads and buildings. Mill Creek will back up causing flooding north of Louisiana Highway 38. Evacuation is recommended for persons east of Louisiana Highway 43 from Easleyville downstream to Montpelier. In 1983, 12,800 acres were inundated during record flooding.
12.00 ft: There will be major flooding of roads and buildings. Mill Creek will back up causing flooding north of Louisiana Highway 38. Evacuation is recommended for persons east of Louisiana Highway 43 from Easleyville downstream to Montpelier.
11.00 ft: Low lying roads and buildings near the river along with pasture and crop land will flood.
9.00 ft: Pastures and crop land adjacent to the river will flood. Rural areas near the river will be threatened with flooding.
1.57 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 8 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	13.76 ft	August 12, 2016
2	13.30 ft	April 6, 1983
3	13.17 ft	January 21, 1993
4	12.73 ft	August 30, 2021
5	12.50 ft	January 27, 1994
6	12.47 ft	March 11, 2016
7	12.47 ft	March 11, 2016
8	12.38 ft	January 25, 1990
9	12.29 ft	April 27, 1997
10	12.18 ft	April 22, 1977

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 75° 47° – Wind 9 mph

20 Tue 79° 55° – Wind 8 mph

21 Wed 82° 51° – Wind 5 mph

22 Thu 84° 54° – Wind 4 mph

23 Fri 84° 54° – Wind 5 mph

24 Sat 80° 53° – Wind 8 mph

25 Sun 81° 55° – Wind 7 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:09 AM Sunset 06:27 PM Daylight 11 hr, 18 min Waxing gibbous 72%

Map

Other gauges on the Tickfaw River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Tickfaw River at MontpelierRiver gauge, Tickfaw River	2.46 ft	Normal	+0.02 ft	17 mi
Tickfaw River at HoldenRiver gauge, Tickfaw River	0.56 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	29 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Amite River near DarlingtonRiver gauge, Amite River	−1.34 ft	Very low	+0.01 ft	11 mi
Tangipahoa River near KentwoodRiver gauge, Tangipahoa River	1.35 ft	Very low	+0.02 ft	11 mi
Tangipahoa River at OsykaRiver gauge, Tangipahoa River	8.10 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	14 mi
Amite River at GrangevilleRiver gauge, Amite River	17.55 ft	Normal	±0	17 mi
Tangipahoa River near AmiteRiver gauge, Tangipahoa River	5.04 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	18 mi
Comite River near Olive BranchRiver gauge, Comite River	−1.71 ft	Very low	+0.10 ft	25 mi
Comite R. at Pt. Hudson-Pride Rd near MilldaleRiver gauge, Comite R.	12.90 ft	Low	+0.01 ft	27 mi
Bogue Chitto near TylertownRiver gauge, Bogue Chitto	5.28 ft	Very low	−0.01 ft	29 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Tickfaw River at Liverpool compare with last year?

It is 0.06 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.63 ft.

What is flood stage for the Tickfaw River at Liverpool?

The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 7.43 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Tickfaw River at Liverpool in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 1.70 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.42 ft and 2.26 ft, based on 35 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 Tickfaw River at Liverpool today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 04:15 PM CDT, the water level was 1.57 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Tickfaw River at Liverpool rising or falling?

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

Is the level of Tickfaw River at Liverpool normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 35 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:07375800 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 30.93074, -90.67343 (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

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	1.57 ft	2026-10-20 21:15	Provisional
Flow	47.3 cfs	2026-10-20 21:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Tickfaw River at Liverpool (usgs:07375800). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/louisiana/tickfaw-river-at-liverpool

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