Tangipahoa River at Robert water level

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

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Normal for mid-October

Water level

6.40ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 10:45 PM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 355 cfs

History

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

The forecast expects the river to fall to 6.40 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 07:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 09:10 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Tangipahoa River at Robert is at 6.40 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 6.66 ft, based on 30 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.26 ft below typical. It is 8.60 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 6.73 ft, a difference of −0.33 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 6.40 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 07:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between 6.34 ft and 7.05 ft.

Compared with 30 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 6.66 ft0.26 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 6.11 ft – 8.42 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (30 years of records)
Same day last year: 6.73 ft−0.33 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 6.34 ft – 7.05 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 6.39 ft – 18.34 ft
Highest on record: 27.33 ftAugust 13, 2016
Forecast peak: 6.40 ftSunday, October 18 at 07:00 PM

Floating and fishing near Tangipahoa River at Robert

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 15.00 ft, 8.60 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

27.33 ft: Flood of Record occurred on August 13, 2016. Widespread flooding will occur and evacuations will be necessary. Roads will be impassable, including LA Highways 190 and 1067. Interstate 12 will be flooded on both sides.
27.00 ft: Widespread flooding of Tangipahoa Parish will continue south of Highway 190 from the Natalbany River to east of Bedicoe Creek. Water will be at the top of the abandoned railroad trestle 100 feet downstream from the Highway 190 bridge.
24.00 ft: Highway 190 will be inundated from just east of Hammond through Robert to Bedico Creek. Highway 22 will be under water in many places. Some homes in Magnolia Island will flood. Access to Lee's Landing will be cut off. Homes and commercial sites near Robert will be moderately flooded. Water will be in homes along Highways 445 and 443. Highway 445 will be under water and closed from Highway 190 to Interstate 12.
21.00 ft: Water will be in homes along Highway 445 and Highway 443. Highway 445 will be under water and closed from Highway 190 to Interstate 12. Louisiana Highway 22 will be under water in many places. Access to Magnolia Island and Lee's Landing will be cut off.
18.00 ft: Evacuation of trailers at Hidden Oaks Campground must be completed. Water covers the entrance to camp grounds. Secondary roads and unimproved roads north of Robert will flood as Chappepeela Creek backs up. Low places on Highway 22 south of Robert will be under water.
17.00 ft: Low places along Highway 22 south of Robert will be under water. Water will approach the entrance of Hidden Oaks Campground. Trailers at the camp ground will be unable to be moved out when the river reaches 18 feet.
16.00 ft: Minor flooding near the river with beach areas under water.
15.00 ft: Minor flooding near the river.
6.40 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: 33 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	27.33 ft	August 13, 2016
2	27.10 ft	March 14, 1921
3	25.87 ft	April 7, 1983
4	25.52 ft	March 12, 2016
5	23.95 ft	September 1, 2012
6	23.13 ft	May 3, 1953
7	23.12 ft	August 31, 2021
8	22.43 ft	January 22, 1993
9	21.76 ft	May 23, 1974
10	21.55 ft	April 19, 1973

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:07 AM Sunset 06:27 PM Daylight 11 hr, 20 min First quarter 56%

Map

Other gauges on the Tangipahoa River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Tangipahoa River at OsykaRiver gauge, Tangipahoa River	8.09 ft	Normal	−0.09 ft	35 mi
Tangipahoa River near KentwoodRiver gauge, Tangipahoa River	1.41 ft	Very low	−0.07 ft	31 mi
Tangipahoa River near AmiteRiver gauge, Tangipahoa River	5.06 ft	Normal	+0.02 ft	17 mi
Tangipahoa River near PonchatoulaRiver gauge, Tangipahoa River	5.16 ft	Normal	+0.29 ft	4.6 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Tchefuncte River near FolsomRiver gauge, Tchefuncte River	4.83 ft	Very low	±0	10 mi
Natalbany River at BaptistRiver gauge, Natalbany River	3.73 ft	Normal	±0	11 mi
Tchefuncte River near CovingtonRiver gauge, Tchefuncte River	9.07 ft	Very low	−0.01 ft	11 mi
Bogue Falaya River near Camp CovingtonRiver gauge, Bogue Falaya River	34.54 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	13 mi
Tchefuncte River at MadisonvilleRiver gauge, Tchefuncte River	1.37 ft	Normal	+0.50 ft	14 mi
Bogue Falaya River at Boston St. at CovingtonRiver gauge, Bogue Falaya River	1.85 ft	Normal	+0.58 ft	16 mi
Bogue Falaya at CovingtonRiver gauge, Bogue Falaya	3.87 ft	Normal	±0	17 mi
Tickfaw River at HoldenRiver gauge, Tickfaw River	0.54 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	19 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Tangipahoa River at Robert higher than last year?

No, it is 0.33 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 6.73 ft.

What is flood stage for the Tangipahoa River at Robert?

The official flood stage is 15.00 ft. The level is currently 8.60 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Tangipahoa River at Robert in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 6.66 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 6.11 ft and 8.42 ft, based on 30 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 Tangipahoa River at Robert today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 10:45 PM CDT, the water level was 6.40 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Tangipahoa River at Robert rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.08 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Tangipahoa River at Robert normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 30 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:07375500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 30.50658, -90.36175 (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	6.40 ft	2026-10-19 03:45	Provisional
Flow	355 cfs	2026-10-19 03:45	Provisional

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