Tickfaw River River Levels

Last Updated: December 4, 2025

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


Summary

Total streamflow across the Tickfaw River was last observed at 179 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 354 acre-ft of water today; about 82% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 218 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 135 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Tickfaw River At Liverpool with a gauge stage of 1.66 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.

River Details

Last Updated 2025-11-30
Discharge Volume 354 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 178.5 cfs
-3.0 cfs (-1.65%)
Percent of Normal 81.99%
Maximum 19,470.0 cfs
2016-03-13
Seasonal Avg 218 cfs
       
River Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Tickfaw River At Liverpool
USGS 07375800
44 cfs 1.66 ft 0
Tickfaw River At Holden
USGS 07376000
135 cfs 0.62 ft 0
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile

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