Amite River near Denham Springs, LA
Is Amite River near Denham Springs, LA flooding right now?
Amite River near Denham Springs, LA measured 9.62 ft on 2026-11-11 15:15:00 UTC. That observation was 19.4 ft below its 29 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
9.62 ft
Streamflow
309 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 | 16.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 29 ft | 19.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 35 ft | 25.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 39 ft | 29.4 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 Creek. at Old Hammond Hwy near Baton Rouge, LA | 3.6 mi | East Baton Rouge Parish |
| Comite River. 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.