Tangipahoa River river
Total streamflow across the Tangipahoa River was last observed at 2,105 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 4,175 acre-ft of water today; about 154% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 1,369 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2016-08-14 when daily discharge volume was observed at 82,730 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Tangipahoa River At Robert reporting a streamflow rate of 1,690 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Tangipahoa River, with a gauge stage of 10.8 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Tangipahoa River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 232 ft, the Tangipahoa River At Osyka.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Tangipahoa River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Tangipahoa River
All 2 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tangipahoa River At Osyka
MS
USGS 07375280
|
263 | 8.94 | -28.0 | 105% | 37 | 31,000 | 232 |
|
Tangipahoa River At Robert
LA
USGS 07375500
|
1,690 | 10.80 | -2.9 | 161% | 227 | 120,000 | 18 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Tangipahoa River
The Tangipahoa River is located in southeast Louisiana and flows for 125 miles before emptying into Lake Pontchartrain. Named after the Tangipahoa Native American tribe, it has played an important role in the region's history, serving as a transportation route for goods and people.
The river is fed by numerous tributaries and has several reservoirs and dams, including the Percy Quin State Park Lake and the Tangipahoa Reservoir. These reservoirs are used for flood control, recreation, and as a source of drinking water for nearby communities.
The Tangipahoa River is an important source of irrigation for agricultural land along its banks, supporting rice farming, soybeans, and cattle grazing. The river is also a popular destination for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and swimming.
Despite its importance to the region, the Tangipahoa River has faced environmental challenges in recent years, including pollution and sedimentation. However, efforts are underway to restore the health of the river and preserve its ecological and economic value for future generations.
Recreation along the Tangipahoa River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Tangipahoa River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Tangipahoa River
Where does the data for the Tangipahoa River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.