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SwedenTangipahoa River at Osyka water level
River gauge, Tangipahoa River, Mississippi, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 97.6 cfs
History
20252026
The forecast expects the river to fall to 8.10 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 gauge at Tangipahoa River at Osyka reads 8.09 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
That puts it 0.11 ft above the median of 7.99 ft for mid-October, based on 28 years of readings. It is 6.91 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 8.12 ft (−0.03 ft).
The level is falling, down 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 8.10 ft by Monday, October 19 at 01:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 8.09 ft and 8.55 ft.
Compared with 28 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 7.99 ft0.11 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 7.67 ft – 8.64 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (28 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 8.12 ft−0.03 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 8.09 ft – 8.55 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 8.02 ft – 16.02 ft
- Highest on record
- 18.66 ftApril 28, 1997
- Forecast peak
- 8.10 ftMonday, October 19 at 01:00 PM
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 15.00 ft, still 6.91 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 25.00 ft
- Highway 584 will become impassable on the east bridge approach. There will be damage to Highway 584. Any vehicles attempting to cross the river using the roadway under a high velocity current will be endangered. Pastures and woodlands along with some crop land near the river will remain inundated.
- 24.00 ft
- Highway 584 will be open for traffic at the bridge. Standing water will remain in some low places so caution is advised in travelling on Highway 584.
- 21.00 ft
- High water will threaten the roadway approach to Highway 584 bridge. Pastures and woodlands along with some crop land near the river will be inundated.
- 18.66 ft
- Flood of Record occurred on April 28, 1997.
- 15.00 ft
- Pastures and woodlands along with some crop land near the river will be inundated.
- 8.09 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 | 18.66 ft | April 28, 1997 |
| 2 | 17.96 ft | August 30, 2012 |
| 3 | 17.81 ft | September 27, 2002 |
| 4 | 17.70 ft | March 11, 2016 |
| 5 | 16.93 ft | August 31, 2021 |
| 6 | 16.89 ft | March 28, 2009 |
| 7 | 16.54 ft | January 7, 1998 |
| 8 | 16.27 ft | February 21, 2014 |
| 9 | 16.14 ft | May 16, 2004 |
| 10 | 15.95 ft | January 30, 1999 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Tangipahoa River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tangipahoa River near KentwoodRiver gauge, Tangipahoa River | 1.33 ft | Very low | −0.10 ft | 5.4 mi |
| Tangipahoa River near AmiteRiver gauge, Tangipahoa River | 5.07 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 20 mi |
| Tangipahoa River at RobertRiver gauge, Tangipahoa River | 6.47 ft | Normal | +0.05 ft | 35 mi |
| Tangipahoa River near PonchatoulaRiver gauge, Tangipahoa River | 5.17 ft | Normal | +0.09 ft | 40 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tickfaw River at LiverpoolRiver gauge, Tickfaw River | 1.57 ft | Low | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Bogue Chitto near TylertownRiver gauge, Bogue Chitto | 5.25 ft | Very low | ±0 | 16 mi |
| Bogue Chitto River at FranklintonRiver gauge, Bogue Chitto River | 0.32 ft | Normal | ±0 | 21 mi |
| Amite River near DarlingtonRiver gauge, Amite River | −1.34 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 24 mi |
| Tickfaw River at MontpelierRiver gauge, Tickfaw River | 2.45 ft | Normal | ±0 | 25 mi |
| Amite River at GrangevilleRiver gauge, Amite River | 17.55 ft | Normal | ±0 | 30 mi |
| Tchefuncte River near FolsomRiver gauge, Tchefuncte River | 4.84 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 30 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Tangipahoa River at Osyka compare with last year?
It is 0.03 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 8.12 ft.
What is flood stage for the Tangipahoa River at Osyka?
The official flood stage is 15.00 ft. The level is currently 6.91 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Tangipahoa River at Osyka in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 7.99 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 7.67 ft and 8.64 ft, based on 28 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 Tangipahoa River at Osyka today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 01:00 PM CDT, the water level was 8.09 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Tangipahoa River at Osyka rising or falling?
Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Tangipahoa River at Osyka normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 28 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:07375280(Agency page)- Coordinates
31.01222, -90.46111(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- 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 | 8.09 ft | 2026-10-19 18:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 97.6 cfs | 2026-10-19 18:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Tangipahoa River at Osyka (usgs:07375280). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/mississippi/tangipahoa-river-at-osyka
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