Tangipahoa River near Amite water level

Name: Tangipahoa River near Amite water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Tangipahoa River, Louisiana, United States

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Normal for mid-October

Water level

5.05ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 12:00 PM CDT (25 min ago)

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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

What this means

The Tangipahoa River near Amite is at 5.05 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

That puts it 0.45 ft below the median of 5.50 ft for mid-October, based on 24 years of readings. It is 15.95 ft below the flood stage of 21.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 4.97 ft (+0.08 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 5.04 ft and 5.41 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 24 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 5.50 ft0.45 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 4.49 ft – 6.23 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (24 years of records)
Same day last year: 4.97 ft+0.08 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 5.04 ft – 5.41 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 4.76 ft – 14.98 ft
Highest on record: 29.28 ftAugust 12, 2016

Floating and fishing near Tangipahoa River near Amite

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 21.00 ft, 15.95 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

30.00 ft: Water will be over the bridge at Louisiana Highway 16 east of Amite. Debris in the water will threaten the bridge structure. Amite Cemetery at Highway 16 will remain flooded. The community of Shiloh east of Highway 51 will be flooded, as will lower sections of Independence. Whispering Pines Campground will be inundated. Back water will flood the southern end of Big Creek threatening homes at the lower end of South Big Creek Road in Amite. Interstate 55 will be closed.
29.28 ft: Flood of Record occurred August 12, 2016. Extensive flooding will develop and evacuations will be necessary. Areas roads will be inundated and travel will be impaired on LA Highway 16. Interstate 55 will be flooded north of Amite City between LA Highway 1048 near Roseland and the Fluker rest area.
29.00 ft: The community of Shiloh east of Highway 51 will be flooded. Whispering Pines Campground will be inundated. Back water will flood the southern end of Big Creek threatening homes at the lower end of South Big Creek Road in Amite. Amite Cemetery at Louisiana Highway 16 will flood. Lower sections of Independence east of Highway 51 will flood.
25.00 ft: Water will cover Highway 40 near Independence. Access roads to Whispering Pines Campground will be under water. Gravel pit operations will be suspended and equipment threatened. Low-lying pastures and farmland near the river east of Highway 51 will flood.
21.00 ft: Gravel pit operations will be suspended and equipment threatened. Low-lying pastures and farmland near the river east of Highway 51 will flood.
5.05 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: 6 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	29.28 ft	August 12, 2016
2	24.73 ft	March 11, 2016
3	23.30 ft	August 31, 2012
4	21.40 ft	August 30, 2021
5	19.42 ft	September 28, 2002
6	18.82 ft	March 29, 2009
7	18.52 ft	January 11, 2013
8	17.30 ft	March 9, 2011
9	17.10 ft	January 31, 1999
10	17.06 ft	May 16, 2004

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:08 AM Sunset 06:26 PM Daylight 11 hr, 18 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Other gauges on the Tangipahoa River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Tangipahoa River at OsykaRiver gauge, Tangipahoa River	8.11 ft	Normal	+0.02 ft	20 mi
Tangipahoa River near KentwoodRiver gauge, Tangipahoa River	1.34 ft	Very low	+0.01 ft	14 mi
Tangipahoa River at RobertRiver gauge, Tangipahoa River	6.43 ft	Normal	−0.04 ft	17 mi
Tangipahoa River near PonchatoulaRiver gauge, Tangipahoa River	5.06 ft	Normal	−0.09 ft	22 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Tickfaw River at MontpelierRiver gauge, Tickfaw River	2.46 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	10 mi
Natalbany River at BaptistRiver gauge, Natalbany River	3.73 ft	Normal	±0	16 mi
Tchefuncte River near FolsomRiver gauge, Tchefuncte River	4.85 ft	Very low	+0.01 ft	16 mi
Tickfaw River at LiverpoolRiver gauge, Tickfaw River	1.59 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	18 mi
Tickfaw River at HoldenRiver gauge, Tickfaw River	0.51 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	19 mi
Bogue Chitto River at FranklintonRiver gauge, Bogue Chitto River	0.33 ft	Normal	±0	21 mi
Amite River at GrangevilleRiver gauge, Amite River	17.55 ft	Normal	±0	21 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Tangipahoa River near Amite compare with last year?

It is 0.08 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.97 ft.

What is flood stage for the Tangipahoa River near Amite?

The official flood stage is 21.00 ft. The level is currently 15.95 ft below it.

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

The median for mid-October is 5.50 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.49 ft and 6.23 ft, based on 24 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 Tangipahoa River near Amite today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 12:00 PM CDT, the water level was 5.05 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Tangipahoa River near Amite rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Tangipahoa River near Amite normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 24 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:07375430 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 30.72907, -90.48426 (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	5.05 ft	2026-10-20 17:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Tangipahoa River near Amite (usgs:07375430). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/louisiana/tangipahoa-river-near-amite

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