Tensas River near Newlight
Tensas County, Louisiana
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 60.6 ft
Extensive and widespread flooding of farm and agricultural land is occurring. Approximately 124,000 acres are underwater.
- 59 ft
Approximately 72,500 acres of farm and agricultural land are underwater.
- 58 ft
Approximately 42,500 acres of farm and agricultural land are underwater.
- 57 ft
Water is in a building on the south side of river at Newlight. Approximately 33,000 acres of farm and agricultural land are underwater.
- 56 ft
Widespread flooding of farm and agricultural land is occurring. Approximately 23,000 acres are underwater.
- 55 ft
Widespread agricultural and lowland flooding is occurring along and near the river.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 1973 | 60.58 ft | — |
| May 11, 1991 | 59.56 ft | — |
| Mar 31, 2016 | 57.47 ft | — |
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