Tensas River near Newlight
Critical Stages
54' - Action
55' - Flood
57' - Moderate
60' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 11:30 AM CST 12/11/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 35.22 ft
Flow: 0.221 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 PM 12/11 | 35.2 | 0.216 |
| 12 AM 12/12 | 35.2 | 0.216 |
| 6 AM 12/12 | 35.1 | 0.195 |
| 12 PM 12/12 | 35.1 | 0.195 |
| 6 PM 12/12 | 35.1 | 0.195 |
| 12 AM 12/13 | 35.1 | 0.195 |
| 6 AM 12/13 | 35 | 0.175 |
| 12 PM 12/13 | 35 | 0.175 |
| 6 PM 12/13 | 35 | 0.175 |
| 12 AM 12/14 | 35 | 0.175 |
| 6 AM 12/14 | 35 | 0.175 |
| 12 PM 12/14 | 35 | 0.175 |
| 6 PM 12/14 | 35 | 0.175 |
| 12 AM 12/15 | 34.9 | 0.165 |
| 6 AM 12/15 | 34.9 | 0.165 |
| 12 PM 12/15 | 34.9 | 0.165 |
| 6 PM 12/15 | 34.9 | 0.165 |
| 12 AM 12/16 | 34.9 | 0.165 |
| 6 AM 12/16 | 34.9 | 0.165 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 11:30 AM 12/11 | 35.22 | 0.221 |
| 11:00 AM 12/11 | 35.23 | 0.223 |
| 10:30 AM 12/11 | 35.24 | 0.226 |
| 10:00 AM 12/11 | 35.24 | 0.226 |
| 9:30 AM 12/11 | 35.23 | 0.223 |
| 9:00 AM 12/11 | 35.23 | 0.223 |
| 8:30 AM 12/11 | 35.23 | 0.223 |
| 8:00 AM 12/11 | 35.23 | 0.223 |
| 7:30 AM 12/11 | 35.23 | 0.223 |
| 7:00 AM 12/11 | 35.23 | 0.223 |
| 6:30 AM 12/11 | 35.23 | 0.223 |
| 6:00 AM 12/11 | 35.24 | 0.226 |
| 5:30 AM 12/11 | 35.23 | 0.223 |
| 5:00 AM 12/11 | 35.24 | 0.226 |
| 4:30 AM 12/11 | 35.24 | 0.226 |
| 4:00 AM 12/11 | 35.24 | 0.226 |
| 3:30 AM 12/11 | 35.24 | 0.226 |
| 3:00 AM 12/11 | 35.25 | 0.228 |
| 2:30 AM 12/11 | 35.24 | 0.226 |
| 2:00 AM 12/11 | 35.26 | 0.231 |
| 1:30 AM 12/11 | 35.26 | 0.231 |
| 1:00 AM 12/11 | 35.27 | 0.233 |
| 12:30 AM 12/11 | 35.29 | 0.238 |
| 12:00 AM 12/11 | 35.29 | 0.238 |
| 11:30 PM 12/10 | 35.3 | 0.241 |
| 11:00 PM 12/10 | 35.3 | 0.241 |
| 10:30 PM 12/10 | 35.3 | 0.241 |
| 10:00 PM 12/10 | 35.3 | 0.241 |
| 9:30 PM 12/10 | 35.3 | 0.241 |
| 9:00 PM 12/10 | 35.31 | 0.243 |
60.6' -
Extensive and widespread flooding of farm and agricultural land is occurring. Approximately 124,000 acres are underwater.
59' -
Approximately 72,500 acres of farm and agricultural land are underwater.
58' -
Approximately 42,500 acres of farm and agricultural land are underwater.
57' -
Water is in a building on the south side of river at Newlight. Approximately 33,000 acres of farm and agricultural land are underwater.
56' -
Widespread flooding of farm and agricultural land is occurring. Approximately 23,000 acres are underwater.
55' -
Widespread agricultural and lowland flooding is occurring along and near the river.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| May 19, 1973 | 60.58 |
| May 12, 1991 | 59.56 |
| Apr 1, 2016 | 57.47 |
| May 10, 1975 | 57.25 |
| Jan 15, 1983 | 56.7 |
| Jan 30, 1974 | 56.3 |
| Apr 1, 1961 | 55.94 |
| May 20, 2019 | 55.64 |
| Apr 23, 1979 | 55.4 |
| Feb 22, 2020 | 55.27 |
| Dec 19, 1961 | 55.1 |
| Dec 31, 1982 | 55.1 |
| Feb 16, 1966 | 55.03 |
| Mar 15, 2001 | 54.1 |
| Sep 5, 2009 | 53.98 |
| Mar 19, 2018 | 53.71 |
| Jan 28, 2016 | 51.03 |
| May 26, 2011 | 48.77 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.