RIVER GAUGE · TENSAS RIVER
Tensas River at Clayton
Catahoula County, Louisiana
Water level34.81 ft
Flow2,020 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action54 ft
Minor flood55 ft
Moderate flood58 ft
Major flood65 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 65 ft
The town of Clayton and several hundred thousand acres of farm and agricultural land are underwater.
- 55 ft
Lowland and agricultural flooding is occurring in areas not protected by levees.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 1945 | 60.1 ft | — |
| May 16, 1973 | 60 ft | — |
| May 17, 1991 | 58.1 ft | — |
More on Tensas River
UpstreamTensas River near Newlight
DownstreamBlack River at Jonesville L&D
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