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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.

	Hydrograph			River at a Glance			Download			Probability Information Weekly Chance of Exceeding Levels Chance of Exceeding Levels During Entire Period Short-term Probabilistic Guidance (Experimental)

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Forecasts for the Tickfaw River at Montpelier are issued routinely year-round.

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Downstream Gauge

Zoom Level:15

Flood Categories (in feet)

Major Flood Stage:	22
Moderate Flood Stage:	18
Flood Stage:	13
Action Stage:	12
Low Stage (in feet):	-9999

Historic Crests
(1) 25.84 ft on 08/12/2016
(2) 22.31 ft on 05/23/1974
(3) 22.10 ft on 04/07/1983
(4) 20.18 ft on 04/22/1977
(5) 19.85 ft on 04/23/1979
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 14.13 ft on 08/25/2022
(2) 15.56 ft on 09/18/2021
(3) 13.60 ft on 04/16/2021
(4) 14.39 ft on 05/10/2019
(5) 15.30 ft on 12/28/2018
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) 10.00 ft on 10/10/1997

	Gauge Location	Disclaimer
Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.

Flood Impacts & Photos

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25.84	Flood of Record occurred on August 12, 2016. The roadway at the center span of the Highway 16 bridge will be under water and the bridge closed. Highway 16 and Highway 43 will likely be closed. Secondary roads within a mile of the river will be under water and closed to traffic.
20	At 20 feet water will reach the undercarriage of the Highway 16 bridge. Approaches to the bridge will be under water. Highway 16 will likely be closed. Secondary roads within a mile of the river will be under water and closed to traffic.
18	The river channel will expand to about one half mile wide for several miles downstream from Montpelier. Secondary roads west of Louisiana Highway 43 will be under water and likely to be closed to traffic. Woodlands and farmland near the river will remain inundated.
15	Woodlands and farmland near the river will be inundated. Livestock and farm equipment should be moved to higher ground.
13	The low banks will overflow threatening commercial interests near the river with flooding.
12.5	Forestry and sand and gravel operations will be curtailed.

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U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Data and Site Info for Montpelier

Collaborative Agencies

The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. For details, please click here.

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