Major Flood
21 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
19 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22.16 ft
Flood of Record occurred on August 13, 2016. Water will inundate Highway 190 bridge. The bridge will be in danger of structural damage as debris is carried downstream in strong, swift current. Access roads will be impassable. Evacuations will be necessary. Interstate 12 will be flooded.
21 ft
Many secondary roads will be under water and closed due to high water.
20 ft
Property in low areas along the river from Interstate 12 north to Parish Road 1036 will flood.
15 ft
Wooded areas in the vicinity of the Highway 190 bridge will be inundated.
12 ft
Tickfaw State Park, located downstream of the Holden gage, will close.
11 ft
Flooding will expand downstream in the Tickfaw State Park. All campgrounds will close.
9 ft
Areas downstream in the Tickfaw State Park will begin to flood, primarily in the Tent Area.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2016 | 22.16 ft | 35,800 cfs |
| Apr 6, 1983 | 21.04 ft | 22,400 cfs |
| May 22, 1974 | 20.37 ft | 19,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HOLL1
River
Tickfaw River
County
Livingston, LA
Coordinates
30.5036°N, 90.6772°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tickfaw River at Holden?
The Tickfaw River at Holden gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07376000) 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 Tickfaw River at Holden?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tickfaw River at Holden is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tickfaw River rises?
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Where is the Tickfaw River at Holden gauge located?
The gauge is located in Livingston County, Louisiana at coordinates 30.5036°N, 90.6772°W. USGS site number: 07376000. 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.