Major Flood
60 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
57 ft
Minor Flood
55 ft
Action Stage
54 ft
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 1973 | 60.58 ft | — |
| May 11, 1991 | 59.56 ft | — |
| Mar 31, 2016 | 57.47 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tensas River near Newlight?
The Tensas River near Newlight gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07369649) 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 near Newlight?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tensas River near Newlight is 55 feet. Action stage begins at 54 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 57 feet, and major flooding at 60 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tensas River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Tensas River near Newlight 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 near Newlight gauge located?
The gauge is located in Tensas County, Louisiana at coordinates 32.0892°N, 91.4897°W. USGS site number: 07369649. 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.