Tangipahoa River near Amite, LA
Is Tangipahoa River near Amite, LA flooding right now?
No — Tangipahoa River near Amite, LA is at 5.20 ft, 15.8 ft below its 21 ft flood stage, as of 40 min ago.
Gauge height
5.20 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 21 ft, with major flooding at 30 ft. The highest crest on record was 29.28 ft on Fri, Aug 12, 2016.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 18 ft | 12.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 21 ft | 15.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 19.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 30 ft | 24.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 29.28 ft | 2016-08-12 |
| 24.73 ft | 2016-03-11 |
| 23.3 ft | 2012-08-31 |
| 21.4 ft | 2021-08-30 |
| 19.42 ft | 2002-09-28 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Tangipahoa R near Tickfaw, La. | 9.1 mi | Tangipahoa Parish |
| Tickfaw River at Montpelier, LA | 9.9 mi | St. Helena Parish |
| Tangipahoa River at Tangipahoa, La | 10.2 mi | Tangipahoa Parish |
| CHAPPEPEELA CREEK SOUTHEAST OF LORANGER, LA. | 12.4 mi | Tangipahoa Parish |
| Tangipahoa River near Kentwood, LA | 14.4 mi | Tangipahoa Parish |
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