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River gauge, Tchefuncte River, Louisiana, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
History
20252026
The forecast expects the river to fall to 9.10 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
At 9.07 ft, the Tchefuncte River near Covington is far below normal for mid-October.
That puts it 0.63 ft below the median of 9.70 ft for mid-October, based on 25 years of readings. It is 10.93 ft below the flood stage of 20.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 9.18 ft (−0.11 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 9.10 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 07:00 PM. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 9.07 ft and 9.38 ft.
Compared with 25 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 9.70 ft0.63 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 9.17 ft – 10.58 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (25 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 9.18 ft−0.11 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 9.07 ft – 9.38 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 9.09 ft – 25.31 ft
- Highest on record
- 32.00 ftFebruary 3, 1988
- Forecast peak
- 9.10 ftSunday, October 18 at 07:00 PM
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 20.00 ft, still 10.93 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 32.00 ft
- Flood of Record occurred on February 2, 1988. LA Highway 21 and neighborhood roads will be impassable. U.S. Highway 190 will be inundated. Flowers Estates will be inundated, along with other neighborhoods along LA Highway 21. Evacuations will be necessary. Water will back up on Horse Branch and Pruden Creek.
- 31.00 ft
- Several areas will be impacted with impassable roads. U.S. Highway 190 will be flooded, along with LA Highway 21. Flowers Estates will be inundated, along with several other neighborhoods along Highway 21. Water will back up on Horse Branch and Pruden Creek.
- 28.50 ft
- Louisiana Highway 21 closed, water will be over the roadway surface of the bridge. Flowers Estates will be inundated. A few homes not elevated will flood. Homes along Old Landing and Riverbend Lane will flood. Homes near Highway 1077 and in the Tantella Ranch Road area will flood.
- 28.00 ft
- Flowers Estates will be inundated. A few homes not elevated will flood. Homes along Old Landing and Riverbend Lane will flood. Homes near Highway 1077 and in the Tantella Ranch Road area will flood.
- 26.00 ft
- The entrance road to Camp Tchefuncte will flood. The campgrounds will be inaccessible by auto and evacuation of the campground area is advised. Homes between Tantella Ranch Road and the river as well as homes on Trinchard Road and Louisiana Highway 1077 will be threatened.
- 22.00 ft
- Tchefuncte River camp grounds will be under a few inches of water. The Goodbee community is threatened with flooding. Water will invade Camp Tchefuncte's parking lot. Vehicles must be removed to higher ground.
- 20.00 ft
- Water will invade Camp Tchefuncte's parking lot. Vehicles must be removed to higher ground.
- 18.00 ft
- The Camp Tchefuncte softball field will be under water. The camp parking lot is threatened with flooding and vehicles are advised to be moved if higher river stages are anticipated.
- 9.07 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: 13 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32.00 ft | February 3, 1988 |
| 2 | 31.25 ft | February 28, 1987 |
| 3 | 31.20 ft | March 12, 2016 |
| 4 | 30.02 ft | August 14, 2016 |
| 5 | 29.86 ft | May 3, 1953 |
| 6 | 28.70 ft | January 21, 1993 |
| 7 | 27.95 ft | September 1, 2021 |
| 8 | 27.58 ft | December 29, 2018 |
| 9 | 27.51 ft | May 15, 2020 |
| 10 | 27.41 ft | January 12, 2013 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Tchefuncte River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tchefuncte River near FolsomRiver gauge, Tchefuncte River | 4.83 ft | Very low | ±0 | 10 mi |
| Tchefuncte River at MadisonvilleRiver gauge, Tchefuncte River | 1.76 ft | Normal | +0.76 ft | 6 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogue Falaya River near Camp CovingtonRiver gauge, Bogue Falaya River | 34.55 ft | Normal | ±0 | 4.5 mi |
| Bogue Falaya River at Boston St. at CovingtonRiver gauge, Bogue Falaya River | 2.29 ft | High | +0.69 ft | 5.0 mi |
| Bogue Falaya at CovingtonRiver gauge, Bogue Falaya | 3.88 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 5.1 mi |
| Abita River north of Abita SpringsRiver gauge | 6.90 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 8 mi |
| Tangipahoa River near PonchatoulaRiver gauge, Tangipahoa River | 5.16 ft | Normal | +0.26 ft | 10 mi |
| Tangipahoa River at RobertRiver gauge, Tangipahoa River | 6.40 ft | Normal | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Bogue Chitto River near BushRiver gauge, Bogue Chitto River | 2.66 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 19 mi |
| Pearl River Navigation Canal Lock and Dam No. 2River gauge | 10.53 ft | Very low | −14.92 ft | 19 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Tchefuncte River near Covington compare with last year?
It is 0.11 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 9.18 ft.
What is flood stage for the Tchefuncte River near Covington?
The official flood stage is 20.00 ft. The level is currently 10.93 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Tchefuncte River near Covington in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 9.70 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 9.17 ft and 10.58 ft, based on 25 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 Tchefuncte River near Covington today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 06:30 PM CDT, the water level was 9.07 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Tchefuncte River near Covington rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.05 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Tchefuncte River near Covington normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 25 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:07375050(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.49411, -90.17022(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 | 9.07 ft | 2026-10-18 23:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Tchefuncte River near Covington (usgs:07375050). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/louisiana/tchefuncte-river-near-covington
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