Tickfaw River River Levels

Total streamflow across the Tickfaw River was last observed at 223 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 442 acre-ft of water today; about 39% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 576 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2016-03-13 when daily discharge volume was observed at 19,470 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Tickfaw River At Holden reporting a streamflow rate of 176 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Tickfaw River At Liverpool with a gauge stage of 1.71 ft. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Tickfaw River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 210 ft, the Tickfaw River At Liverpool.

Helena, Tangipahoa, Livingston, and St. Tammany parishes. The river has a rich history, having been used by Native Americans for transportation and later by European settlers for logging and agriculture. The hydrology of the river has been significantly altered by the construction of reservoirs and dams, including the Blood River Dam and the Percy Quin Dam. These dams have helped to regulate the flow of the river and provide flood control. The Tickfaw River is used extensively for recreational activities, including fishing and boating, and is an important source of water for agriculture.