Major Flood
19 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
17 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25.25 ft
Flood of Record occurred on March 12, 2016. Widespread inundation will occur and evacuations will be necessary. Roads will be impassable and the bridge on LA Highway 40 will be threatened.
21.5 ft
Strong river current carrying debris will threaten damage to the bridge structure. There will be water in homes near Savannah Branch. Evacuation will be required near Bennet Bridge Road. There will be water over low-lying stretches of Louisiana Highway 1077 downstream of the Highway 40 bridge. Evacuation of the area around Spring Park and Albert Thompson Roads should be complete.
21 ft
There will be water in homes near Savannah Branch. Evacuation will be required near Bennet Bridge Road. There will be water over low lying stretches of Louisiana Highway 1077 downstream of the Highway 40 bridge. Evacuation of the area around Spring Park and Albert Thompson Roads should be complete.
19 ft
Louisiana Highway 40 will overflow the west bank by the bridge. Evacuation of the area around Spring Park and Albert Thompson roads should be complete.
16 ft
Areas of Spring Park and Albert Thompson Road will be inundated. Homes will flood if the river rises higher. Evacuation of those areas is recommended.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2016 | 25.25 ft | 43,000 cfs |
| Aug 13, 2016 | 24.28 ft | 32,671 cfs |
| Apr 6, 1983 | 24.12 ft | 29,800 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FLSL1
River
Tchefuncte River
County
St. Tammany, LA
Coordinates
30.6158°N, 90.2486°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tchefuncte River near Folsom?
The Tchefuncte River near Folsom gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07375000) 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 Folsom?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tchefuncte River near Folsom is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tchefuncte River rises?
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Where is the Tchefuncte River near Folsom gauge located?
The gauge is located in St. Tammany County, Louisiana at coordinates 30.6158°N, 90.2486°W. USGS site number: 07375000. 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.