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SwedenAmite River near Denham Springs water level
River gauge, Amite River, Louisiana, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 314 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The Amite River near Denham Springs is running below normal at 9.64 ft.
That puts it 0.72 ft below the median of 10.36 ft for mid-October, based on 33 years of readings. It is 19.36 ft below the flood stage of 29.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 9.87 ft (−0.23 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 9.63 ft and 10.54 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 33 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 10.36 ft0.72 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 9.43 ft – 11.82 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (33 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 9.87 ft−0.23 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 9.63 ft – 10.54 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 9.66 ft – 30.27 ft
- Highest on record
- 46.20 ftAugust 14, 2016
Floating and fishing near Amite River near Denham Springs
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
Flood stage here is 29.00 ft, 19.36 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 38.20 ft
- Tropical Storm Allison - June 2001
- 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.
- 30.00 ft
- Flooding will begin in the westernmost parts of Denham Springs. River Road at the foot of Benton Lane will flood.
- 29.00 ft
- Flooding will begin in the westernmost parts of Denham Springs.
- 9.64 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: 10 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46.20 ft | August 14, 2016 |
| 2 | 41.50 ft | April 8, 1983 |
| 3 | 41.08 ft | April 23, 1977 |
| 4 | 39.88 ft | January 27, 1990 |
| 5 | 39.27 ft | March 15, 1921 |
| 6 | 38.34 ft | June 9, 2001 |
| 7 | 38.15 ft | January 22, 1993 |
| 8 | 36.70 ft | April 24, 1979 |
| 9 | 36.50 ft | March 27, 1973 |
| 10 | 36.33 ft | May 20, 1953 |
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 | −1.34 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 31 mi |
| Amite River at GrangevilleRiver gauge, Amite River | 17.55 ft | Normal | ±0 | 21 mi |
| Amite River at MagnoliaRiver gauge, Amite River | 26.92 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 4.9 mi |
| Amite River at Port VincentRiver gauge, Amite River | 2.71 ft | High | −0.08 ft | 12 mi |
| Amite River near French SettlementRiver gauge, Amite River | 2.00 ft | Normal | −0.07 ft | 18 mi |
| Amite River at Hwy 22 near MaurepasRiver gauge, Amite River | 2.93 ft | High | −0.05 ft | 25 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comite R. at Greenwell Spg Rd near Baton RougeRiver gauge, Comite R. | 17.87 ft | Normal | ±0 | 4.1 mi |
| Beaver Bayou at Wax Rd near Baton RougeRiver gauge, Beaver Bayou | 27.34 ft | Normal | +0.13 ft | 5.7 mi |
| Comite River near ComiteRiver gauge, Comite River | 0.25 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 6.0 mi |
| North Branch Ward Creek at Baton RougeRiver gauge, North Branch Ward Creek | 13.90 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 7 mi |
| Beaver Bayou at Hooper Road near Baton RougeRiver gauge, Beaver Bayou | 0.62 ft | Low | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Ward Creek at Essen Lane near Baton RougeRiver gauge, Ward Creek | 7.85 ft | Very low | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Comite River at Comite Dr near Baton RougeRiver gauge, Comite River | 1.49 ft | Normal | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Ward Creek at Government St at Baton RougeRiver gauge, Ward Creek | 31.67 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 9 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Amite River near Denham Springs compare with last year?
It is 0.23 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 9.87 ft.
What is flood stage for the Amite River near Denham Springs?
The official flood stage is 29.00 ft. The level is currently 19.36 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Amite River near Denham Springs in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 10.36 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 9.43 ft and 11.82 ft, based on 33 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 near Denham Springs today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 02:15 PM CDT, the water level was 9.64 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Amite River near Denham Springs rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.07 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Amite River near Denham Springs normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 33 years of daily readings for this time of year.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07378500(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.46408, -90.99038(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 | 9.64 ft | 2026-10-20 19:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 314 cfs | 2026-10-20 19:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Amite River near Denham Springs (usgs:07378500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/louisiana/amite-river-near-denham-springs
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