Rivers in Louisiana
Tickfaw River at Montpelier
Below flood stage
2.45ftStage
Observed Thu, Sep 24, 2:30 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 13.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 2.50 ftThu, Sep 24, 7:00 AM CDT
- Record crest
- 25.84 ft2016
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 22.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 18.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 13.00 ft |
| Action | 12.00 ft |
- 25.84 ftFlood of Record occurred on August 12, 2016. The roadway at the center span of the Highway 16 bridge will be under water and the bridge closed. Highway 16 and Highway 43 will likely be closed. Secondary roads within a mile of the river will be under water and closed to traffic.
- 20.00 ftAt 20 feet water will reach the undercarriage of the Highway 16 bridge. Approaches to the bridge will be under water. Highway 16 will likely be closed. Secondary roads within a mile of the river will be under water and closed to traffic.
- 18.00 ftThe river channel will expand to about one half mile wide for several miles downstream from Montpelier. Secondary roads west of Louisiana Highway 43 will be under water and likely to be closed to traffic. Woodlands and farmland near the river will remain inundated.
- 15.00 ftWoodlands and farmland near the river will be inundated. Livestock and farm equipment should be moved to higher ground.
- 13.00 ftThe low banks will overflow threatening commercial interests near the river with flooding.
- 12.50 ftForestry and sand and gravel operations will be curtailed.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 17% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 16, 2026.
Crest history
52 crests on NOAA’s list since 1951.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 12, 2016 | 25.84 ft |
| 2 | May 23, 1974 | 22.31 ft |
| 3 | April 7, 1983 | 22.10 ft |
| 4 | April 22, 1977 | 20.18 ft |
| 5 | April 23, 1979 | 19.85 ft |
| 6 | March 12, 2016 | 18.73 ft |
| 7 | April 29, 1962 | 18.41 ft |
| 8 | March 30, 1980 | 18.24 ft |
| 9 | May 20, 1953 | 17.93 ft |
| 10 | February 13, 1966 | 17.62 ft |
| 11 | March 9, 2011 | 17.26 ft |
| 12 | December 1, 1977 | 16.99 ft |
| 13 | April 15, 1967 | 16.91 ft |
| 14 | April 15, 1976 | 16.91 ft |
| 15 | May 30, 1975 | 16.34 ft |
| 16 | March 18, 1961 | 16.32 ft |
| 17 | April 9, 1968 | 16.31 ft |
| 18 | October 4, 1964 | 16.15 ft |
| 19 | March 29, 2009 | 15.63 ft |
| 20 | September 18, 2021 | 15.56 ft |
| 21 | December 28, 2018 | 15.30 ft |
| 22 | April 15, 1955 | 15.20 ft |
| 23 | March 3, 1964 | 15.17 ft |
| 24 | May 16, 2004 | 14.91 ft |
| 25 | January 10, 2013 | 14.71 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 18, 2026: 13.12 ft
- August 25, 2022: 14.13 ft
- September 18, 2021: 15.56 ft
- April 16, 2021: 13.60 ft
- May 10, 2019: 14.39 ft
- December 28, 2018: 15.30 ft
- January 22, 2017: 13.75 ft
- August 12, 2016: 25.84 ft
- March 12, 2016: 18.73 ft
- January 5, 2015: 12.26 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. 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.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.