Rivers in Mississippi
Tangipahoa River at Osyka
Below flood stage
8.16ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 2:00 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 15.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 8.20 ftWed, Sep 23, 7:00 PM CDT
- Record crest
- 18.66 ft1997
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 25.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 20.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 15.00 ft |
| Action | 14.00 ft |
- 25.00 ftHighway 584 will become impassable on the east bridge approach. There will be damage to Highway 584. Any vehicles attempting to cross the river using the roadway under a high velocity current will be endangered. Pastures and woodlands along with some crop land near the river will remain inundated.
- 24.00 ftHighway 584 will be open for traffic at the bridge. Standing water will remain in some low places so caution is advised in travelling on Highway 584.
- 21.00 ftHigh water will threaten the roadway approach to Highway 584 bridge. Pastures and woodlands along with some crop land near the river will be inundated.
- 18.66 ftFlood of Record occurred on April 28, 1997.
- 15.00 ftPastures and woodlands along with some crop land near the river will be inundated.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 19% |
| 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
37 crests on NOAA’s list since 1997.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 28, 1997 | 18.66 ft |
| 2 | August 30, 2012 | 17.96 ft |
| 3 | September 27, 2002 | 17.81 ft |
| 4 | March 11, 2016 | 17.70 ft |
| 5 | August 31, 2021 | 16.93 ft |
| 6 | March 28, 2009 | 16.89 ft |
| 7 | January 7, 1998 | 16.54 ft |
| 8 | February 21, 2014 | 16.27 ft |
| 9 | May 16, 2004 | 16.14 ft |
| 10 | January 30, 1999 | 15.95 ft |
| 11 | February 22, 2003 | 15.86 ft |
| 12 | February 12, 2021 | 15.78 ft |
| 13 | August 12, 2016 | 15.77 ft |
| 14 | February 12, 2013 | 15.73 ft |
| 15 | March 4, 2001 | 15.67 ft |
| 16 | October 26, 2015 | 15.56 ft |
| 17 | October 28, 2006 | 15.55 ft |
| 18 | April 10, 2021 | 15.36 ft |
| 19 | March 14, 1999 | 15.30 ft |
| 20 | May 8, 2025 | 15.28 ft |
| 21 | March 26, 2021 | 15.17 ft |
| 22 | May 9, 2026 | 15.07 ft |
| 23 | January 28, 2018 | 15.06 ft |
| 24 | February 7, 2020 | 15.04 ft |
| 25 | September 3, 2008 | 15.03 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 9, 2026: 15.07 ft
- May 8, 2025: 15.28 ft
- August 31, 2021: 16.93 ft
- April 10, 2021: 15.36 ft
- March 26, 2021: 15.17 ft
- February 12, 2021: 15.78 ft
- February 7, 2020: 15.04 ft
- January 4, 2019: 14.80 ft
- January 28, 2018: 15.06 ft
- April 4, 2017: 14.99 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.