Major Flood
12 ft
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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
11 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13.76 ft
Flood of Record occurred on August 12, 2016. Widespread flooding will occur and some evacuations will be necessary. Water may cover portion of LA Highways 38, 441, and 43.
13 ft
Major flooding of the river basin will occur. There will be major flooding of roads and buildings. Mill Creek will back up causing flooding north of Louisiana Highway 38. Evacuation is recommended for persons east of Louisiana Highway 43 from Easleyville downstream to Montpelier. In 1983, 12,800 acres were inundated during record flooding.
12 ft
There will be major flooding of roads and buildings. Mill Creek will back up causing flooding north of Louisiana Highway 38. Evacuation is recommended for persons east of Louisiana Highway 43 from Easleyville downstream to Montpelier.
11 ft
Low lying roads and buildings near the river along with pasture and crop land will flood.
9 ft
Pastures and crop land adjacent to the river will flood. Rural areas near the river will be threatened with flooding.
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 12, 2016 | 13.76 ft | 43,000 cfs |
| Apr 5, 1983 | 13.3 ft | 32,000 cfs |
| Jan 20, 1993 | 13.17 ft | 29,200 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LPOL1
River
Tickfaw River
County
St. Helena, LA
Coordinates
30.9306°N, 90.6733°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tickfaw River at Liverpool?
The Tickfaw River at Liverpool gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07375800) 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 Liverpool?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tickfaw River at Liverpool is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tickfaw River rises?
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Where is the Tickfaw River at Liverpool gauge located?
The gauge is located in St. Helena County, Louisiana at coordinates 30.9306°N, 90.6733°W. USGS site number: 07375800. 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.