Streamflow discharge was last observed at 1,000 cfs, and a gauge height of 8.86 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 714 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river flows through several tributaries, including the Bedico Creek and the Ponchatoula Creek. There are no major dams on the Tangipahoa River, but there are several smaller dams that affect its flow. The hydrology of the river exhibits seasonal trends, with higher flow rates in the spring due to increased rainfall and snowmelt. Interestingly, the Tangipahoa River is home to several species of fish, including the endangered Gulf sturgeon.
| Elevation | 18.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 8.86 ft |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 15.46 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 1000.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 173% |
| Year Over Year Average | 578 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 81,700 cfs |