Major Flood
16 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
15 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17.5 ft
Flood of Record occurred on January 25, 1990. Primary and secondary roads and bridges from Highway 51 east to the river will be closed by high water. Evacuation of the area between Highway 51 and the river should be complete. Highway 1054 bridge will be under water. Evacuation to higher ground for persons in low lying areas is recommended.
16.5 ft
Highway 1054 bridge will be under water. Inundation of secondary roads east of Highway 51 is likely and several homes will be threatened. Evacuation to higher ground for persons in low-lying areas is recommended. There will be water on Louisiana Highway 440.
16 ft
Inundation of secondary roads east of Highway 51 is likely and several homes will be threatened. Evacuation to higher ground for persons in low-lying areas is recommended. Louisiana Highway 1054 bridge will be threatened by strong current carrying debris. There will be water on Highway 440.
15.5 ft
Evacuation of farm animals and farming equipment from the flood plain to higher ground is recommended. There will be water on Louisiana Highway 1054. Secondary roads off Highway 1054 and Highway 51 may be closed. Several homes east of Highway 51 will be threatened.
14.5 ft
There will be water on Louisiana Highway 1054. Secondary roads off Highway 1054 and Highway 51 may be closed. Several homes east of Highway 51 will be threatened. Pasture land, woodlands, and farms in low lying areas will be flooded.
14 ft
Pasture land, woodlands, and farms in low lying areas will be flooded.
13 ft
Water will invade the commercial property adjacent to the river
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2016 | 18.35 ft | — |
| Jan 25, 1990 | 17.5 ft | — |
| Apr 5, 1983 | 17.2 ft | 43,300 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
KENL1
River
Tangipahoa River
County
Tangipahoa, LA
Coordinates
30.9375°N, 90.4903°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tangipahoa River near Kentwood?
The Tangipahoa River near Kentwood gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07375300) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Tangipahoa River near Kentwood?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tangipahoa River near Kentwood is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
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Where is the Tangipahoa River near Kentwood gauge located?
The gauge is located in Tangipahoa County, Louisiana at coordinates 30.9375°N, 90.4903°W. USGS site number: 07375300. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.