River stage
Amite River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 7 of 7
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 7 of 7 gauges on the Amite River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Amite River levels, gauge by gauge
The Amite River is measured at 7 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Darlington | -1.30 ft | normal, steady |
| Denham Springs | 9.69 ft | normal, falling |
| French Settlement | 1.98 ft | normal, falling |
| Grangeville | 17.57 ft | normal, steady |
| Maurepas | 2.73 ft | normal, falling |
| Magnolia | 26.95 ft | normal, falling |
| Port Vincent | 2.59 ft | normal, falling |
Recent levels on the Amite River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Darlington, LA, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Bayou Courtableau 3 gauges
- Vermilion River (LA) 3 gauges
- Black River (LA) 2 gauges
- Pearl River 23 gauges
- Mermentau River 3 gauges
- Sabine River 14 gauges
- Ouachita River 10 gauges
- Red River (AR, LA, OK) 17 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Amite River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 7 reporting gauges on the Amite River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Amite River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Darlington is at -1.30 ft; Denham Springs is at 9.69 ft; French Settlement is at 1.98 ft; Grangeville is at 17.57 ft.
Where is the Amite River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 7 gauges on the Amite River in Louisiana.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.