Amite River near Denham Springs, LA
Gauge height
12.49 ft
Streamflow
1,190 cfs
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 26 ft | 13.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 29 ft | 16.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 35 ft | 22.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 39 ft | 26.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 46.2 ft | 2016-08-14 |
| 41.5 ft | 1983-04-08 |
| 41.08 ft | 1977-04-23 |
| 39.88 ft | 1990-01-27 |
| 39.27 ft | 1921-03-15 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Jones Cr. at Old Hammond Hwy near Baton Rouge, LA | 3.6 mi | East Baton Rouge Parish |
| Comite R. at Greenwell Spg Rd near Baton Rouge, LA | 4.1 mi | East Baton Rouge Parish |
| Amite River at Magnolia, LA | 4.9 mi | East Baton Rouge Parish |
| Claycut Bayou at Antioch Rd near Baton Rouge, LA | 5.4 mi | East Baton Rouge Parish |
| Beaver Bayou at Wax Rd near Baton Rouge, LA | 5.7 mi | East Baton Rouge Parish |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.