Tickfaw River at Holden water level

Name: Tickfaw River at Holden 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

0.54ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 06:45 AM CDT (33 min ago)

Flow: 97.4 cfs

History

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

The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.50 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

The Tickfaw River at Holden is at 0.54 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

That puts it 0.10 ft below the median of 0.64 ft for mid-October, based on 32 years of readings. It is 14.46 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 0.71 ft (−0.17 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.50 ft by Monday, October 19 at 07:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 0.53 ft and 0.94 ft.

Compared with 32 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 0.64 ft0.10 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 0.28 ft – 1.46 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (32 years of records)
Same day last year: 0.71 ft−0.17 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 0.53 ft – 0.94 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 0.52 ft – 14.18 ft
Highest on record: 22.16 ftAugust 13, 2016
Forecast peak: 0.60 ftWednesday, October 21 at 01:00 AM

Floating and fishing near Tickfaw River at Holden

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

Flood stage here is 15.00 ft, 14.46 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

22.16 ft: Flood of Record occurred on August 13, 2016. Water will inundate Highway 190 bridge. The bridge will be in danger of structural damage as debris is carried downstream in strong, swift current. Access roads will be impassable. Evacuations will be necessary. Interstate 12 will be flooded.
21.00 ft: Many secondary roads will be under water and closed due to high water.
20.00 ft: Property in low areas along the river from Interstate 12 north to Parish Road 1036 will flood.
15.00 ft: Wooded areas in the vicinity of the Highway 190 bridge will be inundated.
12.00 ft: Tickfaw State Park, located downstream of the Holden gage, will close.
11.00 ft: Flooding will expand downstream in the Tickfaw State Park. All campgrounds will close.
9.00 ft: Areas downstream in the Tickfaw State Park will begin to flood, primarily in the Tent Area.
0.54 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	22.16 ft	August 13, 2016
2	21.04 ft	April 7, 1983
3	20.37 ft	May 23, 1974
4	20.23 ft	March 13, 2016
5	20.18 ft	April 22, 1977
6	20.08 ft	April 17, 1993
7	20.08 ft	April 23, 1979
8	20.08 ft	January 22, 1993
9	19.75 ft	March 22, 1943
10	19.41 ft	April 29, 1961

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

18 Sun 76° 47° – Wind 11 mph

19 Mon 77° 50° – Wind 8 mph

20 Tue 79° 53° – Wind 6 mph

21 Wed 82° 52° – Wind 4 mph

22 Thu 84° 55° – Wind 4 mph

23 Fri 85° 55° – Wind 4 mph

24 Sat 83° 57° – Wind 6 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:08 AM Sunset 06:28 PM Daylight 11 hr, 20 min First quarter 59%

Map

Other gauges on the Tickfaw River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Tickfaw River at LiverpoolRiver gauge, Tickfaw River	1.58 ft	Low	+0.01 ft	29 mi
Tickfaw River at MontpelierRiver gauge, Tickfaw River	2.43 ft	Normal	±0	13 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Natalbany River at BaptistRiver gauge, Natalbany River	3.73 ft	Normal	±0	8 mi
Amite River at Hwy 22 near MaurepasRiver gauge, Amite River	2.82 ft	High	+0.32 ft	14 mi
Amite River at Port VincentRiver gauge, Amite River	2.70 ft	High	+0.30 ft	16 mi
Henderson Bayou Pump Station near Port VincentRiver gauge, Henderson Bayou Pump Station	1.34 ft	Normal	+0.30 ft	17 mi
Amite River near French SettlementRiver gauge, Amite River	2.07 ft	Normal	+0.30 ft	17 mi
Amite River at MagnoliaRiver gauge, Amite River	26.92 ft	Normal	±0	18 mi
Bayou Manchac near Little PrairieRiver gauge, Bayou Manchac	2.72 ft	Normal	+0.30 ft	18 mi
Tangipahoa River at RobertRiver gauge, Tangipahoa River	6.44 ft	Normal	+0.04 ft	19 mi

Questions and answers

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

It is 0.17 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 0.71 ft.

What is flood stage for the Tickfaw River at Holden?

The official flood stage is 15.00 ft. The level is currently 14.46 ft below it.

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

The median for mid-October is 0.64 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.28 ft and 1.46 ft, based on 32 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 Holden today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 06:45 AM CDT, the water level was 0.54 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Tickfaw River at Holden rising or falling?

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

Is the level of Tickfaw River at Holden normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 32 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:07376000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 30.50380, -90.67732 (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	0.54 ft	2026-10-19 11:45	Provisional
Flow	97.4 cfs	2026-10-19 11:45	Provisional

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