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SwedenTickfaw River at Liverpool water level
River gauge, Tickfaw River, Louisiana, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 47.9 cfs
History
20252026
The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.60 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
Low water at Tickfaw River at Liverpool: the gauge reads 1.58 ft, below normal for mid-October.
That puts it 0.19 ft below the median of 1.77 ft for mid-October, based on 34 years of readings. It is 7.42 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 1.64 ft (−0.06 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.60 ft by Monday, October 19 at 07:00 AM. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 1.51 ft – 1.87 ft.
Compared with 34 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.77 ft0.19 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.41 ft – 2.41 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (34 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.64 ft−0.06 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.51 ft – 1.87 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.51 ft – 10.04 ft
- Highest on record
- 13.76 ftAugust 12, 2016
- Forecast peak
- 1.60 ftMonday, October 19 at 07:00 AM
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
For reference, flood stage is 9.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 13.76 ft
- Flood of Record occurred on August 12, 2016. Widespread flooding will occur and some evacuations will be necessary. Water may cover portion of LA Highways 38, 441, and 43.
- 13.00 ft
- Major flooding of the river basin will occur. There will be major flooding of roads and buildings. Mill Creek will back up causing flooding north of Louisiana Highway 38. Evacuation is recommended for persons east of Louisiana Highway 43 from Easleyville downstream to Montpelier. In 1983, 12,800 acres were inundated during record flooding.
- 12.00 ft
- There will be major flooding of roads and buildings. Mill Creek will back up causing flooding north of Louisiana Highway 38. Evacuation is recommended for persons east of Louisiana Highway 43 from Easleyville downstream to Montpelier.
- 11.00 ft
- Low lying roads and buildings near the river along with pasture and crop land will flood.
- 9.00 ft
- Pastures and crop land adjacent to the river will flood. Rural areas near the river will be threatened with flooding.
- 1.58 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: 8 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.76 ft | August 12, 2016 |
| 2 | 13.30 ft | April 6, 1983 |
| 3 | 13.17 ft | January 21, 1993 |
| 4 | 12.73 ft | August 30, 2021 |
| 5 | 12.50 ft | January 27, 1994 |
| 6 | 12.47 ft | March 11, 2016 |
| 7 | 12.47 ft | March 11, 2016 |
| 8 | 12.38 ft | January 25, 1990 |
| 9 | 12.29 ft | April 27, 1997 |
| 10 | 12.18 ft | April 22, 1977 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Tickfaw River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tickfaw River at MontpelierRiver gauge, Tickfaw River | 2.43 ft | Normal | ±0 | 17 mi |
| Tickfaw River at HoldenRiver gauge, Tickfaw River | 0.54 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 29 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amite River near DarlingtonRiver gauge, Amite River | −1.34 ft | Very low | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Tangipahoa River near KentwoodRiver gauge, Tangipahoa River | 1.34 ft | Very low | −0.11 ft | 11 mi |
| Tangipahoa River at OsykaRiver gauge, Tangipahoa River | 8.09 ft | Normal | −0.08 ft | 14 mi |
| Amite River at GrangevilleRiver gauge, Amite River | 17.54 ft | Low | ±0 | 17 mi |
| Tangipahoa River near AmiteRiver gauge, Tangipahoa River | 5.07 ft | Normal | ±0 | 18 mi |
| Comite River near Olive BranchRiver gauge, Comite River | −1.63 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 25 mi |
| Comite R. at Pt. Hudson-Pride Rd near MilldaleRiver gauge, Comite R. | 12.89 ft | Low | ±0 | 27 mi |
| Bogue Chitto near TylertownRiver gauge, Bogue Chitto | 5.30 ft | Very low | +0.04 ft | 29 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Tickfaw River at Liverpool compare with last year?
It is 0.06 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.64 ft.
What is flood stage for the Tickfaw River at Liverpool?
The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 7.42 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Tickfaw River at Liverpool in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.77 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.41 ft and 2.41 ft, based on 34 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 Liverpool today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 08:15 AM CDT, the water level was 1.58 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Tickfaw River at Liverpool rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Tickfaw River at Liverpool normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 34 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:07375800(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.93074, -90.67343(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 | 1.58 ft | 2026-10-19 13:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 47.9 cfs | 2026-10-19 13:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Tickfaw River at Liverpool (usgs:07375800). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/louisiana/tickfaw-river-at-liverpool
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