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River gauge, Tchefuncte River, Louisiana, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 58.0 cfs
History
20252026
The forecast expects the river to fall to 4.80 ft by Monday, October 19 at 07:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 09:10 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
At 4.83 ft, the Tchefuncte River near Folsom is far below normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 5.24 ft, based on 33 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.41 ft below typical. It is 11.17 ft below the flood stage of 16.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 4.89 ft, a difference of −0.06 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 4.80 ft by Monday, October 19 at 07:00 AM. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 4.82 ft and 5.27 ft.
Compared with 33 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 5.24 ft0.41 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 4.91 ft – 5.82 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (33 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 4.89 ft−0.06 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 4.82 ft – 5.27 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 4.83 ft – 16.86 ft
- Highest on record
- 25.25 ftMarch 12, 2016
- Forecast peak
- 4.80 ftMonday, October 19 at 07:00 AM
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 16.00 ft, still 11.17 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 25.25 ft
- Flood of Record occurred on March 12, 2016. Widespread inundation will occur and evacuations will be necessary. Roads will be impassable and the bridge on LA Highway 40 will be threatened.
- 21.50 ft
- Strong river current carrying debris will threaten damage to the bridge structure. There will be water in homes near Savannah Branch. Evacuation will be required near Bennet Bridge Road. There will be water over low-lying stretches of Louisiana Highway 1077 downstream of the Highway 40 bridge. Evacuation of the area around Spring Park and Albert Thompson Roads should be complete.
- 21.00 ft
- There will be water in homes near Savannah Branch. Evacuation will be required near Bennet Bridge Road. There will be water over low lying stretches of Louisiana Highway 1077 downstream of the Highway 40 bridge. Evacuation of the area around Spring Park and Albert Thompson Roads should be complete.
- 19.00 ft
- Louisiana Highway 40 will overflow the west bank by the bridge. Evacuation of the area around Spring Park and Albert Thompson roads should be complete.
- 16.00 ft
- Areas of Spring Park and Albert Thompson Road will be inundated. Homes will flood if the river rises higher. Evacuation of those areas is recommended.
- 4.83 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: 12 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25.25 ft | March 12, 2016 |
| 2 | 24.28 ft | August 13, 2016 |
| 3 | 24.12 ft | April 6, 1983 |
| 4 | 22.72 ft | August 31, 2021 |
| 5 | 22.42 ft | December 28, 2018 |
| 6 | 22.26 ft | May 3, 1953 |
| 7 | 22.10 ft | November 14, 1961 |
| 8 | 22.07 ft | February 22, 1961 |
| 9 | 21.91 ft | January 21, 1993 |
| 10 | 21.63 ft | March 25, 1973 |
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 CovingtonRiver gauge, Tchefuncte River | 9.09 ft | Very low | ±0 | 10 mi |
| Tchefuncte River at MadisonvilleRiver gauge, Tchefuncte River | 1.51 ft | Normal | +0.29 ft | 16 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogue Falaya River near Camp CovingtonRiver gauge, Bogue Falaya River | 34.56 ft | Normal | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Tangipahoa River at RobertRiver gauge, Tangipahoa River | 6.46 ft | Normal | +0.04 ft | 10 mi |
| Bogue Falaya at CovingtonRiver gauge, Bogue Falaya | 3.87 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 13 mi |
| Tangipahoa River near PonchatoulaRiver gauge, Tangipahoa River | 5.09 ft | Normal | +0.14 ft | 13 mi |
| Bogue Falaya River at Boston St. at CovingtonRiver gauge, Bogue Falaya River | 2.05 ft | High | +0.29 ft | 14 mi |
| Abita River north of Abita SpringsRiver gauge | 6.92 ft | Low | ±0 | 16 mi |
| Tangipahoa River near AmiteRiver gauge, Tangipahoa River | 5.07 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 16 mi |
| Bogue Chitto River at FranklintonRiver gauge, Bogue Chitto River | 0.33 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 17 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Tchefuncte River near Folsom higher than last year?
No, it is 0.06 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.89 ft.
What is flood stage for the Tchefuncte River near Folsom?
The official flood stage is 16.00 ft. The level is currently 11.17 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Tchefuncte River near Folsom in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 5.24 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.91 ft and 5.82 ft, based on 33 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 Folsom today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 08:00 AM CDT, the water level was 4.83 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Tchefuncte River near Folsom rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Tchefuncte River near Folsom normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 33 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:07375000(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.61602, -90.24870(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 | 4.83 ft | 2026-10-19 13:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 58.0 cfs | 2026-10-19 13:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Tchefuncte River near Folsom (usgs:07375000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/louisiana/tchefuncte-river-near-folsom
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