River stage
Magnolia, Amite River
- River level
- 26.95 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.35 ft
- Recent high
- 41.80 ft
- Recent low
- 26.97 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MAGL1
- 30-day change
- -0.27 ft
- Average
- 28.04 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 58.56 ft
In brief
The Amite River at Magnolia, LA read 26.95 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 20.05 ft below action stage. That is 0.27 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge MAGL1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 58.56 ft | 2016-08-13 |
| 2 | 51.91 ft | 1977-04-23 |
| 3 | 50.97 ft | 1983-04-08 |
| 4 | 49.08 ft | 1993-01-21 |
| 5 | 48.40 ft | 1994-01-29 |
| 6 | 48.26 ft | 1955-04-15 |
| 7 | 48.00 ft | 1973-03-27 |
| 8 | 47.90 ft | 2001-06-09 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 48.00 ft
Agricultural areas will begin to flood with pastures, cropland, and woodlands near LA Hwy 64 inundated. Portions of Highway 1036 and Lockhart Road will be under water.
- 58.56 ft
Flood of Record occurred on August 13, 2016. Widespread flooding will occur over low-lying areas. LA Hwy 37, LA Hwy 64, and LA Hwy 1019 will be impacted, along with other roads.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Amite River flooding at Magnolia?
No. The Amite River at Magnolia is at 26.95 ft, 20.05 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Magnolia?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 47 ft, minor flooding 48 ft, moderate flooding 50 ft and major flooding 53 ft.
What is the highest the Amite River has been at Magnolia?
The highest crest on record is 58.56 ft, on 2016-08-13.
Is the Amite River high or low right now at Magnolia?
At 26.95 ft it is higher than 0% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MAGL1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07377300). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.