Tensas River Flow Today
As of October 3, 2026 at 2:30 AM, the Tensas River is flowing at 1.6 cfs at Tendal, LA — 42% of normal for the date and down 7% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Tensas 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 Tendal, the Tensas River is running 1.6 cfs — 42% of normal, down 7% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 42% of normal).
How the Tensas 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
- Tendal63 ft 1.6 cfs42%
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 Tensas River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (42%).
Tensas River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
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Tensas River At Tendal LA
Oct 3, 2:30 AM · USGS 07369500 |
1.6 cfs | 42% | -7% | 5.55 ft | 19.5 ft below | 63 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.
Tensas 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).
Tensas River
The Tensas River is located in Louisiana and Mississippi and spans approximately 250 miles. It was historically used as a transportation route for goods and people. The hydrology of the Tensas River is influenced by its major tributaries, including the Little River and Bayou Macon. There are several reservoirs and dams on the Tensas River, including Lake Providence, which was built for flood control and navigation. Other reservoirs include the Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge and the Poverty Point Reservoir. The river is used for recreational activities, including fishing and boating, as well as agricultural purposes such as irrigation and crop watering. The Tensas River is an important resource for the local communities and plays a vital role in the region's economy.
Fishing near the Tensas River
About the Tensas River
How is the Tensas River flowing right now?
As of October 3, 2026, the Tensas River is flowing at 1.6 cfs at Tendal, LA, about 42% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Tensas River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Tensas River is at 42% 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 Tensas River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Tendal (25.0 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.