Tchefuncte River near Covington
Louisiana — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in St. Tammany County, Louisiana on the Tchefuncte River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 07375050, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
28 ft
Moderate Flood
25 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
32 ft
Flood of Record occurred on February 2, 1988. LA Highway 21 and neighborhood roads will be impassable. U.S. Highway 190 will be inundated. Flowers Estates will be inundated, along with other neighborhoods along LA Highway 21. Evacuations will be necessary. Water will back up on Horse Branch and Pruden Creek.
31 ft
Several areas will be impacted with impassable roads. U.S. Highway 190 will be flooded, along with LA Highway 21. Flowers Estates will be inundated, along with several other neighborhoods along Highway 21. Water will back up on Horse Branch and Pruden Creek.
28.5 ft
Louisiana Highway 21 closed, water will be over the roadway surface of the bridge. Flowers Estates will be inundated. A few homes not elevated will flood. Homes along Old Landing and Riverbend Lane will flood. Homes near Highway 1077 and in the Tantella Ranch Road area will flood.
28 ft
Flowers Estates will be inundated. A few homes not elevated will flood. Homes along Old Landing and Riverbend Lane will flood. Homes near Highway 1077 and in the Tantella Ranch Road area will flood.
26 ft
The entrance road to Camp Tchefuncte will flood. The campgrounds will be inaccessible by auto and evacuation of the campground area is advised. Homes between Tantella Ranch Road and the river as well as homes on Trinchard Road and Louisiana Highway 1077 will be threatened.
22 ft
Tchefuncte River camp grounds will be under a few inches of water. The Goodbee community is threatened with flooding. Water will invade Camp Tchefuncte's parking lot. Vehicles must be removed to higher ground.
20 ft
Water will invade Camp Tchefuncte's parking lot. Vehicles must be removed to higher ground.
18 ft
The Camp Tchefuncte softball field will be under water. The camp parking lot is threatened with flooding and vehicles are advised to be moved if higher river stages are anticipated.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 1988 | 32 ft | — |
| Feb 2, 1988 | 32 ft | — |
| Feb 28, 1987 | 31.25 ft | — |
| Feb 28, 1987 | 31.25 ft | — |
| Mar 12, 2016 | 31.2 ft | 21,984 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CUSL1
River
Tchefuncte River
County
St. Tammany, LA
Coordinates
30.4944°N, 90.1694°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tchefuncte River near Covington?
The Tchefuncte River near Covington gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07375050) 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 Tchefuncte River near Covington?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tchefuncte River near Covington is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
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Where is the Tchefuncte River near Covington gauge located?
The gauge is located in St. Tammany County, Louisiana at coordinates 30.4944°N, 90.1694°W. USGS site number: 07375050. 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.