Amite River near French Settlement, LA
Gauge height
1.85 ft
Streamflow
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Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 3 ft | 1.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 4 ft | 2.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 6 ft | 4.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 8 ft | 6.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 9.21 ft | 2016-08-16 |
| 7.4 ft | 1977-04-25 |
| 7.01 ft | 1979-04-25 |
| 6.89 ft | 2001-06-11 |
| 6.87 ft | 2012-08-31 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| New River north of Sorrento, La | 4.8 mi | Ascension Parish |
| Henderson Bayou Pump Station near Port Vincent, LA | 5.6 mi | Ascension Parish |
| Amite River at Port Vincent, LA | 5.9 mi | Livingston Parish |
| New River Canal east of Sorrento, LA | 6.0 mi | Ascension Parish |
| New River Canal near Sorrento, LA | 6.0 mi | Ascension Parish |
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