River stage
Darlington, Amite River
- River level
- -1.31 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.06 ft
- Recent high
- 7.16 ft
- Recent low
- -1.33 ft
Last reported 2026-10-14 | NWS DARL1
- 30-day change
- -0.45 ft
- Average
- -0.73 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 22.54 ft
In brief
The Amite River at Darlington, LA read -1.31 ft on Oct 14, 2026, 17.31 ft below action stage. That is 0.45 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge DARL1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22.54 ft | 2016-08-13 |
| 2 | 22.05 ft | 1990-01-25 |
| 3 | 21.76 ft | 1977-04-22 |
| 4 | 21.17 ft | 1955-04-13 |
| 5 | 20.29 ft | 1983-04-07 |
| 6 | 20.20 ft | 1950-01-07 |
| 7 | 20.19 ft | 1973-03-25 |
| 8 | 20.17 ft | 1994-01-28 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 18.00 ft
Sand and gravel operations will be inundated. Industrial equipment should be moved to higher ground.
- 22.00 ft
The river will be at the underside of the Louisiana Highway 10 bridge threatening the the structure with debris in swift current. Flooding of farmland and woodlands will extend about two miles either side of the main channel. Sand and gravel operations will be inundated. Industrial equipment should be moved to higher ground.
- 22.54 ft
Flood of Record occurred on August 12, 2016. At this level, extensive flooding will develop. Several roads, including LA 10, will be inundated.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Amite River flooding at Darlington?
No. The Amite River at Darlington is at -1.31 ft, 17.31 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Darlington?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 16 ft, minor flooding 18 ft, moderate flooding 21 ft and major flooding 23 ft.
What is the highest the Amite River has been at Darlington?
The highest crest on record is 22.54 ft, on 2016-08-13.
Is the Amite River high or low right now at Darlington?
At -1.31 ft it is higher than 3% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge DARL1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07377000). Last reading 2026-10-14. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.