Tangipahoa River near Kentwood water level

Name: Tangipahoa River near Kentwood 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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Very low for mid-October

Water level

1.35ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 09:00 PM CDT (47 min ago)

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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

What this means

At 1.35 ft, the Tangipahoa River near Kentwood is far below normal for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 2.28 ft, based on 27 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.93 ft below typical. It is 11.65 ft below the flood stage of 13.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 1.68 ft, a difference of −0.33 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.33 ft and 2.47 ft.

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

Compared with 27 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 2.28 ft0.93 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 1.84 ft – 2.87 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (27 years of records)
Same day last year: 1.68 ft−0.33 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 1.33 ft – 2.47 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 1.34 ft – 12.60 ft
Highest on record: 18.35 ftAugust 12, 2016

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.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 13.00 ft, still 11.65 ft away.

What happens at each level

17.50 ft: Flood of Record occurred on January 25, 1990. Primary and secondary roads and bridges from Highway 51 east to the river will be closed by high water. Evacuation of the area between Highway 51 and the river should be complete. Highway 1054 bridge will be under water. Evacuation to higher ground for persons in low lying areas is recommended.
16.50 ft: Highway 1054 bridge will be under water. Inundation of secondary roads east of Highway 51 is likely and several homes will be threatened. Evacuation to higher ground for persons in low-lying areas is recommended. There will be water on Louisiana Highway 440.
16.00 ft: Inundation of secondary roads east of Highway 51 is likely and several homes will be threatened. Evacuation to higher ground for persons in low-lying areas is recommended. Louisiana Highway 1054 bridge will be threatened by strong current carrying debris. There will be water on Highway 440.
15.50 ft: Evacuation of farm animals and farming equipment from the flood plain to higher ground is recommended. There will be water on Louisiana Highway 1054. Secondary roads off Highway 1054 and Highway 51 may be closed. Several homes east of Highway 51 will be threatened.
14.50 ft: There will be water on Louisiana Highway 1054. Secondary roads off Highway 1054 and Highway 51 may be closed. Several homes east of Highway 51 will be threatened. Pasture land, woodlands, and farms in low lying areas will be flooded.
14.00 ft: Pasture land, woodlands, and farms in low lying areas will be flooded.
13.00 ft: Water will invade the commercial property adjacent to the river
1.35 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: 6 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	18.35 ft	August 12, 2016
2	17.50 ft	January 25, 1990
3	17.20 ft	April 6, 1983
4	17.10 ft	January 21, 1993
5	16.89 ft	August 31, 2012
6	16.30 ft	August 12, 2016
7	16.17 ft	March 12, 2016
8	16.12 ft	April 26, 1980
9	15.60 ft	April 28, 1997
10	15.35 ft	September 27, 2002

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:09 AM Sunset 06:25 PM Daylight 11 hr, 16 min Waxing gibbous 73%

Map

Other gauges on the Tangipahoa River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Tangipahoa River at OsykaRiver gauge, Tangipahoa River	8.10 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	5.4 mi
Tangipahoa River near AmiteRiver gauge, Tangipahoa River	5.03 ft	Low	−0.01 ft	14 mi
Tangipahoa River at RobertRiver gauge, Tangipahoa River	6.39 ft	Normal	−0.03 ft	31 mi
Tangipahoa River near PonchatoulaRiver gauge, Tangipahoa River	5.17 ft	Normal	−0.06 ft	35 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Tickfaw River at LiverpoolRiver gauge, Tickfaw River	1.58 ft	Normal	±0	11 mi
Tickfaw River at MontpelierRiver gauge, Tickfaw River	2.44 ft	Normal	±0	20 mi
Bogue Chitto River at FranklintonRiver gauge, Bogue Chitto River	0.32 ft	Normal	±0	21 mi
Bogue Chitto near TylertownRiver gauge, Bogue Chitto	5.29 ft	Very low	±0	21 mi
Amite River near DarlingtonRiver gauge, Amite River	−1.34 ft	Very low	+0.01 ft	21 mi
Amite River at GrangevilleRiver gauge, Amite River	17.54 ft	Normal	±0	25 mi
Tchefuncte River near FolsomRiver gauge, Tchefuncte River	4.85 ft	Very low	+0.01 ft	26 mi
Natalbany River at BaptistRiver gauge, Natalbany River	3.72 ft	Normal	±0	30 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Tangipahoa River near Kentwood higher than last year?

No, it is 0.33 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.68 ft.

What is flood stage for the Tangipahoa River near Kentwood?

The official flood stage is 13.00 ft. The level is currently 11.65 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Tangipahoa River near Kentwood in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 2.28 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.84 ft and 2.87 ft, based on 27 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 near Kentwood today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 09:00 PM CDT, the water level was 1.35 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Tangipahoa River near Kentwood rising or falling?

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

Is the level of Tangipahoa River near Kentwood normal?

Very low for mid-October. Compared with 27 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:07375300 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 30.93768, -90.49037 (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	1.35 ft	2026-10-21 02:00	Provisional

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