Tickfaw River at Montpelier water level

Name: Tickfaw River at Montpelier 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

2.45ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 02:30 PM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 108 cfs

History

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

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.40 ft by Monday, October 19 at 01:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 08:51 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Tickfaw River at Montpelier is at 2.45 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 2.66 ft, based on 25 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.21 ft below typical. It is 10.55 ft below the flood stage of 13.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 2.58 ft, a difference of −0.13 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.40 ft by Monday, October 19 at 01:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between 2.43 ft and 2.81 ft.

Compared with 25 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 2.66 ft0.21 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 2.03 ft – 3.64 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (25 years of records)
Same day last year: 2.58 ft−0.13 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 2.43 ft – 2.81 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 2.43 ft – 12.76 ft
Highest on record: 25.84 ftAugust 12, 2016
Forecast peak: 2.40 ftMonday, October 19 at 01:00 PM

Floating and fishing near Tickfaw River at Montpelier

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

Flood stage here is 13.00 ft, 10.55 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

25.84 ft: Flood of Record occurred on August 12, 2016. The roadway at the center span of the Highway 16 bridge will be under water and the bridge closed. Highway 16 and Highway 43 will likely be closed. Secondary roads within a mile of the river will be under water and closed to traffic.
20.00 ft: At 20 feet water will reach the undercarriage of the Highway 16 bridge. Approaches to the bridge will be under water. Highway 16 will likely be closed. Secondary roads within a mile of the river will be under water and closed to traffic.
18.00 ft: The river channel will expand to about one half mile wide for several miles downstream from Montpelier. Secondary roads west of Louisiana Highway 43 will be under water and likely to be closed to traffic. Woodlands and farmland near the river will remain inundated.
15.00 ft: Woodlands and farmland near the river will be inundated. Livestock and farm equipment should be moved to higher ground.
13.00 ft: The low banks will overflow threatening commercial interests near the river with flooding.
12.50 ft: Forestry and sand and gravel operations will be curtailed.
2.45 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	25.84 ft	August 12, 2016
2	22.31 ft	May 23, 1974
3	22.10 ft	April 7, 1983
4	20.18 ft	April 22, 1977
5	19.85 ft	April 23, 1979
6	18.73 ft	March 12, 2016
7	18.41 ft	April 29, 1962
8	18.24 ft	March 30, 1980
9	17.93 ft	May 20, 1953
10	17.62 ft	February 13, 1966

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:08 AM Sunset 06:28 PM Daylight 11 hr, 20 min First quarter 62%

Map

Other gauges on the Tickfaw River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Tickfaw River at LiverpoolRiver gauge, Tickfaw River	1.57 ft	Low	±0	17 mi
Tickfaw River at HoldenRiver gauge, Tickfaw River	0.55 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	13 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Tangipahoa River near AmiteRiver gauge, Tangipahoa River	5.06 ft	Normal	−0.04 ft	10 mi
Amite River at GrangevilleRiver gauge, Amite River	17.55 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	12 mi
Natalbany River at BaptistRiver gauge, Natalbany River	3.72 ft	Normal	±0	14 mi
Amite River near DarlingtonRiver gauge, Amite River	−1.35 ft	Very low	+0.01 ft	18 mi
Tangipahoa River near KentwoodRiver gauge, Tangipahoa River	1.33 ft	Very low	−0.11 ft	20 mi
Tangipahoa River at RobertRiver gauge, Tangipahoa River	6.43 ft	Normal	+0.02 ft	21 mi
Amite River at MagnoliaRiver gauge, Amite River	26.88 ft	Normal	−0.03 ft	23 mi
Tchefuncte River near FolsomRiver gauge, Tchefuncte River	4.84 ft	Very low	+0.01 ft	24 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Tickfaw River at Montpelier higher than last year?

No, it is 0.13 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.58 ft.

What is flood stage for the Tickfaw River at Montpelier?

The official flood stage is 13.00 ft. The level is currently 10.55 ft below it.

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

The median for mid-October is 2.66 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.03 ft and 3.64 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 Tickfaw River at Montpelier today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 02:30 PM CDT, the water level was 2.45 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Tickfaw River at Montpelier rising or falling?

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

Is the level of Tickfaw River at Montpelier normal?

Normal 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:07375960 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 30.68630, -90.64315 (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	2.45 ft	2026-10-19 19:30	Provisional
Flow	108 cfs	2026-10-19 19:30	Provisional

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