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SwedenAmite River at Port Vincent water level
River gauge, Amite River, Louisiana, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 359 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.60 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 01:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 08:51 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
High water at Amite River at Port Vincent: the latest reading is 2.90 ft, well above normal for mid-October.
That puts it 0.88 ft above the median of 2.02 ft for mid-October, based on 25 years of readings. It is 5.10 ft below the flood stage of 8.00 ft. The record high is 17.50 ft, set on August 15, 2016.
It is on the way up, by 0.10 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.60 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 01:00 PM. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. The 30-day range is 2.08 ft – 2.90 ft.
Compared with 25 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.02 ft0.88 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.29 ft – 2.73 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (25 years of records)
- Highest on record
- 17.50 ftAugust 15, 2016
- Forecast peak
- 2.90 ftTuesday, October 20 at 01:00 AM
Staying safe in high water
Flood stage is only the first threshold. Above it the National Weather Service sets moderate and major flood stages, and the forecast crest tells you which of those the river is expected to reach.
Upstream gauges on the same river usually show a rise first, which is a useful early warning.
What happens at each level
- 17.45 ft
- Flood of Record occurred on August 15, 2016. Flood level estimated. Water will spread across the entire area from Bayou Mancha south to Port Vincent. Evacuations will be necessary. Widespread fllooding will inundate most roads in this area, including LA Highways 16, 42, 431, and 933.
- 14.00 ft
- Widespread flooding will develop with significant backwater flooding over neighborhoods in Livingston and Ascension Parishes. Water will inundate LA Hwy 42 and LA Hwy 431.
- 10.00 ft
- Increased flow and strong current will affect river traffic. Grays Creek and the main channel of the Amite River will merge. Saint Amant Swamp will be inundated. Streets will flood in Port Vincent. There will be minor flooding of residential areas.
- 9.00 ft
- Streets will flood in Port Vincent. There will be minor flooding of residential areas.
- 8.00 ft
- Some flooding will occur in low lying residential, commercial, and recreational areas.
- 2.90 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 8 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17.50 ft | August 15, 2016 |
| 2 | 14.65 ft | April 9, 1983 |
| 3 | 12.73 ft | June 11, 2001 |
| 4 | 11.96 ft | May 21, 1953 |
| 5 | 11.83 ft | January 28, 1990 |
| 6 | 11.80 ft | January 23, 1993 |
| 7 | 11.70 ft | March 7, 1948 |
| 8 | 11.56 ft | April 1, 1980 |
| 9 | 11.47 ft | April 17, 1955 |
| 10 | 11.20 ft | March 14, 2016 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Amite River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amite River near DarlingtonRiver gauge, Amite River | −1.35 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 38 mi |
| Amite River at GrangevilleRiver gauge, Amite River | 17.54 ft | Normal | ±0 | 28 mi |
| Amite River at MagnoliaRiver gauge, Amite River | 26.92 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 16 mi |
| Amite River near Denham SpringsRiver gauge, Amite River | 9.66 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 12 mi |
| Amite River near French SettlementRiver gauge, Amite River | 2.26 ft | High | +0.08 ft | 5.9 mi |
| Amite River at Hwy 22 near MaurepasRiver gauge, Amite River | 3.01 ft | High | +0.08 ft | 15 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson Bayou Pump Station near Port VincentRiver gauge, Henderson Bayou Pump Station | 1.53 ft | Normal | +0.10 ft | 1.1 mi |
| Henderson Bayou near Port VincentRiver gauge, Henderson Bayou | 2.11 ft | High | +0.10 ft | 3.1 mi |
| Bayou Manchac near Little PrairieRiver gauge, Bayou Manchac | 2.92 ft | Normal | +0.10 ft | 3.9 mi |
| Black Bayou at Hwy 621 near PrairievilleRiver gauge, Black Bayou | 2.13 ft | Very high | +0.11 ft | 5.8 mi |
| Muddy Creek at Hwy 42 near Oak GroveRiver gauge, Muddy Creek | 2.87 ft | Low | +0.04 ft | 6.1 mi |
| Black Bayou E of GonzalesRiver gauge | 2.03 ft | Very high | +0.10 ft | 7 mi |
| Bayou Francois at Hwy 61 Near GonzalesRiver gauge, Bayou Francois | 1.90 ft | High | +0.10 ft | 8 mi |
| Grand Goudine at Babin Rd Near DuplessisRiver gauge, Grand Goudine | 1.91 ft | Very low | +0.10 ft | 8 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Amite River at Port Vincent?
The official flood stage is 8.00 ft. The level is currently 5.10 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Amite River at Port Vincent in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.02 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.29 ft and 2.73 ft, based on 25 years of records.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Amite River at Port Vincent today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 11:15 PM CDT, the water level was 2.90 ft. Up 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Amite River at Port Vincent rising or falling?
Up 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Amite River at Port Vincent normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 25 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Amite River at Port Vincent?
The highest level on record is 17.50 ft on August 15, 2016.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07380120(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.33269, -90.85204(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 2.90 ft | 2026-10-20 04:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 359 cfs | 2026-10-20 04:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Amite River at Port Vincent (usgs:07380120). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/louisiana/amite-river-at-port-vincent
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