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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
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