Tchefuncta River Flow Today
As of October 3, 2026 at 2:00 AM, the Tchefuncta River is flowing at 60 cfs near Folsom, LA — 113% of normal for the date and up 2% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Tchefuncta River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Folsom, the Tchefuncta River is running 60 cfs — 113% of normal, up 2% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 113% of normal).
How the Tchefuncta River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Folsom78 ft 60 cfs113%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Tchefuncta River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (113%).
Tchefuncta River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
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Tchefuncta River Near Folsom LA
Oct 3, 2:00 AM · USGS 07375000 |
60 cfs | 113% | +2% | 4.88 ft | 11.1 ft below | 78 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Tchefuncta River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Tchefuncta River
The Tchefuncta River is a 70-mile long river in southeastern Louisiana that flows into Lake Pontchartrain. It was named by the Choctaw people and has been an important waterway for commerce and transportation for centuries. The river is fed by several smaller streams and tributaries, and its hydrology is influenced by the surrounding wetlands and swamps. The Bogue Falaya River and Abita River are two of the largest tributaries that feed into the Tchefuncta. There are several reservoirs along the river, including the Bogue Falaya Reservoir and the Abita Creek Reservoir, which are used for drinking water and recreation. The river is also important for agriculture and supports farming of crops such as corn, soybeans, and sugarcane. Recreational activities on the Tchefuncta River include kayaking, fishing, and birdwatching.
Fishing near the Tchefuncta River
About the Tchefuncta River
How is the Tchefuncta River flowing right now?
As of October 3, 2026, the Tchefuncta River is flowing at 60 cfs near Folsom, LA, about 113% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Tchefuncta River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Tchefuncta River is at 113% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Tchefuncta River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Folsom (16.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.