TICKFAW RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
January 6, 2025
30.38, -90.64

Winter Weather Advisory
2025-01-07T12:00:00-07:00

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Localized accumulations as high as 7 inches possible for the southern foothills and Palmer Divide. * WHERE...Denver metro area, the southern Front Range foothills, Castle Rock, Greeley, Byers, Limon. * WHEN...Until noon MST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday morning commute.


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Tickfaw River was last observed at 246 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 489 acre-ft of water today; about 25% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 974 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 199 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Tickfaw River At Liverpool with a gauge stage of 2.01 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.

The Tickfaw River is a 97-mile-long river in southeastern Louisiana that flows through St. 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.

Last Updated 2025-01-06
Discharge Volume 489 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 246.3 cfs
-7.0 cfs (-2.76%)
Percent of Normal 25.29%
Maximum 19,470.0 cfs
2016-03-13
Seasonal Avg 974 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Tickfaw River At Liverpool
USGS 07375800
47 cfs 2.01 ft 11.82
Tickfaw River At Holden
USGS 07376000
199 cfs 1.51 ft -5.69
History of the River

The Tickfaw River runs 113 miles (182 km) from Amite County in southwest Mississippi to Livingston Parish in southeast Louisiana. Its mouth opens into Lake Maurepas, which conjoins with Lake Pontchartrain.The name Tickfaw (Tiak foha) is thought to be derived from the Choctaw phrase meaning "pine rest" or "Rest Among the Pines". More recent anaylsis however has determined the name to be derived from shortening and alteration of Pawticfaw meaning "place where wild animals have shed their hair". Alternate/historical names and spellings:
Rio De San Vicente
Rio De Tickfaw
Rio Go Tickfoha
Riviere Ticfoha
Ticfaw River
Tickfah River
Tickfaw Creek

       

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