Amite River near French Settlement, LA
Is Amite River near French Settlement, LA flooding right now?
No — Amite River near French Settlement, LA is at 1.14 ft, 2.9 ft below its 4 ft flood stage, as of 42 min ago.
Gauge height
1.14 ft
Streamflow
—
Minor flooding here begins at 4 ft, with major flooding at 8 ft. The highest crest on record was 9.21 ft on Tue, Aug 16, 2016.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 3 ft | 1.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 4 ft | 2.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 6 ft | 4.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 8 ft | 6.9 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 | 2012-08-30 |
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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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.