Amite River at Port Vincent, LA
Is Amite River at Port Vincent, LA flooding right now?
No — Amite River at Port Vincent, LA is at 1.87 ft, 6.1 ft below its 8 ft flood stage, as of 25 min ago.
Gauge height
1.87 ft
Streamflow
1,710 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.5 ft on Mon, Aug 15, 2016.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 5.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 6.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 8.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 10.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.5 ft | 2016-08-15 |
| 14.65 ft | 1983-04-09 |
| 12.73 ft | 2001-06-11 |
| 11.96 ft | 1953-05-21 |
| 11.83 ft | 1990-01-28 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Henderson Bayou Pump Station near Port Vincent, LA | 1.1 mi | Ascension Parish |
| Henderson Bayou near Port Vincent, LA | 3.1 mi | Ascension Parish |
| Bayou Manchac near Little Prairie, LA | 3.9 mi | Ascension Parish |
| Henderson Bayou Tributary. No.2 near Duplessis, LA | 4.6 mi | Ascension Parish |
| Muddy Creek at Manchac Acres Rd near Oak Grove, LA | 5.6 mi | Ascension 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.