Amite River near Denham Springs, LA
Is Amite River near Denham Springs, LA flooding right now?
No — Amite River near Denham Springs, LA is at 12.13 ft, 16.9 ft below its 29 ft flood stage, as of 26 min ago.
Gauge height
12.13 ft
Streamflow
1,070 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 29 ft, with major flooding at 39 ft. The highest crest on record was 46.2 ft on Sun, Aug 14, 2016.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 26 ft | 13.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 29 ft | 16.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 35 ft | 22.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 39 ft | 26.9 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 |
Last 7 days
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.