River stage
Denham Springs, Amite River
- River level
- 9.69 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.43 ft
- Recent high
- 30.21 ft
- Recent low
- 9.71 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS DENL1
- 30-day change
- -0.36 ft
- Average
- 11.38 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 46.20 ft
In brief
The Amite River at Denham Springs, LA read 9.69 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 16.31 ft below action stage. That is 0.36 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge DENL1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46.20 ft | 2016-08-14 |
| 2 | 41.50 ft | 1983-04-08 |
| 3 | 41.08 ft | 1977-04-23 |
| 4 | 39.88 ft | 1990-01-27 |
| 5 | 39.27 ft | 1921-03-15 |
| 6 | 38.34 ft | 2001-06-09 |
| 7 | 38.15 ft | 1993-01-22 |
| 8 | 36.70 ft | 1979-04-24 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 29.00 ft
Flooding will begin in the westernmost parts of Denham Springs.
- 30.00 ft
Flooding will begin in the westernmost parts of Denham Springs. River Road at the foot of Benton Lane will flood.
- 35.00 ft
There will be moderate flooding of areas around Clay Cut Bayou, Jones Creek, and Honey Cut Bayou. In Denham Springs the area west of Florida Avenue will be subject to flooding.
- 38.20 ft
Tropical Storm Allison - June 2001
- 39.00 ft
Widespread major flooding can be expected in subdivisions along Tiger Bend Road, Antioch Road, Eliot Road, and in Woodcrest and Stevendale Estates in Old Jefferson.
- 41.50 ft
Widespread flooding of the area between Range Avenue in Denham Springs, west to Airline Highway in Baton Rouge, is expected. Significant flood reached this level in April 1983.
- 46.20 ft
Flood of Record on August 14, 2016. At this level, widespread flooding will occur with most roads, including Interstate 12 and LA Hwy 190, inundated. Approximately 90 percent of the homes will be flooded, along with businesses and other buildings.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Amite River flooding at Denham Springs?
No. The Amite River at Denham Springs is at 9.69 ft, 16.31 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Denham Springs?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 26 ft, minor flooding 29 ft, moderate flooding 35 ft and major flooding 39 ft.
What is the highest the Amite River has been at Denham Springs?
The highest crest on record is 46.2 ft, on 2016-08-14.
Is the Amite River high or low right now at Denham Springs?
At 9.69 ft it is higher than 0% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge DENL1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07378500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.