Tchefuncte River near Folsom
Critical Stages
15' - Action
16' - Flood
17' - Moderate
19' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 10:00 AM CST 12/5/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 9.02 ft
Flow: 0.422 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 PM 12/5 | 9.5 | 0.492 |
| 6 PM 12/5 | 9.6 | 0.508 |
| 12 AM 12/6 | 8.8 | 0.393 |
| 6 AM 12/6 | 7.6 | 0.254 |
| 12 PM 12/6 | 7.1 | 0.204 |
| 6 PM 12/6 | 6.6 | 0.162 |
| 12 AM 12/7 | 6.2 | 0.132 |
| 6 AM 12/7 | 5.9 | 0.111 |
| 12 PM 12/7 | 5.6 | 0.093 |
| 6 PM 12/7 | 5.4 | 0.0822 |
| 12 AM 12/8 | 5.2 | 0.0723 |
| 6 AM 12/8 | 5.1 | 0.0677 |
| 12 PM 12/8 | 5.1 | 0.0677 |
| 6 PM 12/8 | 5 | 0.0628 |
| 12 AM 12/9 | 5 | 0.0628 |
| 6 AM 12/9 | 5 | 0.0628 |
| 12 PM 12/9 | 5 | 0.0628 |
| 6 PM 12/9 | 5 | 0.0628 |
| 12 AM 12/10 | 4.9 | 0.0575 |
| 6 AM 12/10 | 4.9 | 0.0575 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM 12/5 | 9.02 | 0.422 |
| 9:45 AM 12/5 | 8.97 | 0.416 |
| 9:30 AM 12/5 | 8.94 | 0.411 |
| 9:15 AM 12/5 | 8.91 | 0.407 |
| 9:00 AM 12/5 | 8.88 | 0.403 |
| 8:45 AM 12/5 | 8.85 | 0.399 |
| 8:30 AM 12/5 | 8.82 | 0.395 |
| 8:15 AM 12/5 | 8.79 | 0.391 |
| 8:00 AM 12/5 | 8.75 | 0.386 |
| 7:45 AM 12/5 | 8.72 | 0.382 |
| 7:30 AM 12/5 | 8.69 | 0.378 |
| 7:15 AM 12/5 | 8.65 | 0.373 |
| 7:00 AM 12/5 | 8.62 | 0.37 |
| 6:45 AM 12/5 | 8.59 | 0.366 |
| 6:30 AM 12/5 | 8.55 | 0.361 |
| 6:15 AM 12/5 | 8.52 | 0.357 |
| 6:00 AM 12/5 | 8.48 | 0.352 |
| 5:45 AM 12/5 | 8.45 | 0.348 |
| 5:30 AM 12/5 | 8.4 | 0.342 |
| 5:15 AM 12/5 | 8.37 | 0.339 |
| 5:00 AM 12/5 | 8.33 | 0.334 |
| 4:45 AM 12/5 | 8.29 | 0.329 |
| 4:30 AM 12/5 | 8.25 | 0.325 |
| 4:15 AM 12/5 | 8.22 | 0.321 |
| 4:00 AM 12/5 | 8.18 | 0.317 |
| 3:45 AM 12/5 | 8.14 | 0.312 |
| 3:30 AM 12/5 | 8.09 | 0.307 |
| 3:15 AM 12/5 | 8.05 | 0.302 |
| 3:00 AM 12/5 | 8.01 | 0.298 |
| 2:45 AM 12/5 | 7.97 | 0.293 |
25.25' -
Flood of Record occurred on March 12, 2016. Widespread inundation will occur and evacuations will be necessary. Roads will be impassable and the bridge on LA Highway 40 will be threatened.
21.5' -
Strong river current carrying debris will threaten damage to the bridge structure. There will be water in homes near Savannah Branch. Evacuation will be required near Bennet Bridge Road. There will be water over low-lying stretches of Louisiana Highway 1077 downstream of the Highway 40 bridge. Evacuation of the area around Spring Park and Albert Thompson Roads should be complete.
21' -
There will be water in homes near Savannah Branch. Evacuation will be required near Bennet Bridge Road. There will be water over low lying stretches of Louisiana Highway 1077 downstream of the Highway 40 bridge. Evacuation of the area around Spring Park and Albert Thompson Roads should be complete.
19' -
Louisiana Highway 40 will overflow the west bank by the bridge. Evacuation of the area around Spring Park and Albert Thompson roads should be complete.
16' -
Areas of Spring Park and Albert Thompson Road will be inundated. Homes will flood if the river rises higher. Evacuation of those areas is recommended.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2016 | 25.25 |
| Aug 13, 2016 | 24.28 |
| Apr 6, 1983 | 24.12 |
| Aug 31, 2021 | 22.72 |
| Dec 28, 2018 | 22.42 |
| May 3, 1953 | 22.26 |
| Nov 14, 1961 | 22.1 |
| Feb 22, 1961 | 22.07 |
| Jan 21, 1993 | 21.91 |
| Mar 25, 1973 | 21.63 |
| Nov 27, 1948 | 21.59 |
| Sep 27, 2002 | 21.56 |
| Apr 22, 1977 | 21.47 |
| May 12, 2019 | 21.09 |
| Feb 2, 1988 | 20.96 |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 20.9 |
| Jul 1, 2003 | 20.83 |
| Dec 26, 1973 | 20.83 |
| Dec 10, 1947 | 20.62 |
| Feb 13, 1966 | 20.48 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
