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Amite River near French Settlement water level

River gauge, Amite River, Louisiana, United States

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High for mid-October

Water level

2.18ft Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours

5 10 Highest onrecord 9.21 ft Minor floodstage 4.00 ft

History

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

The Amite River near French Settlement is above normal at 2.18 ft.

That puts it 0.44 ft above the median of 1.74 ft for mid-October, based on 29 years of readings. It is 1.82 ft below the flood stage of 4.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 2.34 ft (−0.16 ft).

It has dropped 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.33 ft and 3.25 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 29 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
1.74 ft0.44 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
1.09 ft – 2.60 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (29 years of records)
Same day last year
2.34 ft−0.16 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
1.33 ft – 3.25 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
−0.58 ft – 3.27 ft
Highest on record
9.21 ftAugust 16, 2016

Floating and fishing near Amite River near French Settlement

Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.

Flood stage here is 4.00 ft, 1.82 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

9.21 ft
Flood of Record occurred on August 16, 2016. At this level, widespread flooding will inundate all major roads, including sections of LA Highways 16 and 22. Evaucations will be necessary. Water will back up on Bell Bayou, King George Bayou, and Old River.
7.00 ft
Evacuations will be necssary for low-lying areas. Many roads will be inundated over the region, including sections of LA Highways 16 and 22. Some evcacuations may be necessary.
6.00 ft
Louisiana Highway 16 at Port Vincent will be closed due to high water. Louisiana Trace will be impassable. Persistant east to southeast wind and high tides on Lake Maurepas will maintain high river stages.
5.00 ft
Louisiana Trace will be impassable. Highwater Road at Louisiana Highway 16 may be impassable. Persistant east to southeast wind and high tides on Lake Maurepas will maintain high river stages.
4.50 ft
Backwater flooding will isolate fishing camps. Low-lying roads in the Maurepas area will be impassable. Louisiana Trace will be impassable.
4.00 ft
Water will be standing on roads near the river. Low-lying roads near Lake Maurepas will also begin to flood. Louisiana Trace will have standing water in some places.
2.18 ft
Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
19.21 ftAugust 16, 2016
27.40 ftApril 25, 1977
37.01 ftApril 25, 1979
46.89 ftJune 11, 2001
56.87 ftAugust 31, 2012
66.87 ftAugust 30, 2012
76.81 ftApril 18, 1955
86.52 ftApril 8, 1983
95.97 ftMay 22, 2021
105.97 ftApril 21, 1973

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:09 AM Sunset 06:28 PM Daylight 11 hr, 19 min Waxing gibbous 72%

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 43 mi
Amite River at GrangevilleRiver gauge, Amite River 17.55 ft Normal ±0 32 mi
Amite River at MagnoliaRiver gauge, Amite River 26.90 ft Normal −0.01 ft 22 mi
Amite River near Denham SpringsRiver gauge, Amite River 9.65 ft Low +0.01 ft 18 mi
Amite River at Port VincentRiver gauge, Amite River 2.79 ft Very high −0.06 ft 5.9 mi
Amite River at Hwy 22 near MaurepasRiver gauge, Amite River 3.05 ft High −0.01 ft 10 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Henderson Bayou Pump Station near Port VincentRiver gauge, Henderson Bayou Pump Station 1.44 ft Normal −0.07 ft 5.6 mi
New River Canal near SorrentoRiver gauge, New River Canal 2.07 ft High −0.04 ft 6.0 mi
Black Bayou E of GonzalesRiver gauge 1.93 ft High −0.05 ft 6.0 mi
Henderson Bayou near Port VincentRiver gauge, Henderson Bayou 2.01 ft Normal −0.08 ft 6 mi
Bayou Francois at Hwy 61 Near GonzalesRiver gauge, Bayou Francois 1.81 ft High −0.04 ft 8 mi
Black Bayou at Hwy 621 near PrairievilleRiver gauge, Black Bayou 2.03 ft High −0.05 ft 8 mi
Bayou Conway near SorrentoRiver gauge, Bayou Conway −1.76 ft Very low −3.64 ft 9 mi
Bayou Manchac near Little PrairieRiver gauge, Bayou Manchac 2.81 ft Normal −0.09 ft 9 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Amite River near French Settlement compare with last year?

It is 0.16 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.34 ft.

What is flood stage for the Amite River near French Settlement?

The official flood stage is 4.00 ft. The level is currently 1.82 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Amite River near French Settlement in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 1.74 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.09 ft and 2.60 ft, based on 29 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 French Settlement today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 06:00 PM CDT, the water level was 2.18 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Amite River near French Settlement rising or falling?

Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.30 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Amite River near French Settlement normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 29 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:07380200 (Agency page)
Coordinates
30.27547, -90.77926 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 2.18 ft 2026-10-20 23:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Amite River near French Settlement (usgs:07380200). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/louisiana/amite-river-near-french-settlement

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