Major Flood
65 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
58 ft
Minor Flood
55 ft
Action Stage
54 ft
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 1945 | 60.1 ft | — |
| May 16, 1973 | 60 ft | — |
| May 17, 1991 | 58.1 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CYNL1
River
Tensas River
County
Catahoula, LA
Coordinates
31.7246°N, 91.5443°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tensas River at Clayton?
The Tensas River at Clayton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07370190) 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 Tensas River at Clayton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tensas River at Clayton is 55 feet. Action stage begins at 54 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 58 feet, and major flooding at 65 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tensas River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Tensas River at Clayton to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Tensas River at Clayton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Catahoula County, Louisiana at coordinates 31.7246°N, 91.5443°W. USGS site number: 07370190. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- 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.