Rivers in Louisiana
Amite River at Magnolia
Below flood stage
27.10ftStage
Observed Thu, Sep 24, 4:15 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 48.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 27.10 ftThu, Sep 24, 7:00 AM CDT
- Record crest
- 58.56 ft2016
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 53.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 50.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 48.00 ft |
| Action | 47.00 ft |
- 58.56 ftFlood 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.
- 48.00 ftAgricultural 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.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 16, 2026.
Crest history
60 crests on NOAA’s list since 1949.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 13, 2016 | 58.56 ft |
| 2 | April 23, 1977 | 51.91 ft |
| 3 | April 8, 1983 | 50.97 ft |
| 4 | January 21, 1993 | 49.08 ft |
| 5 | January 29, 1994 | 48.40 ft |
| 6 | April 15, 1955 | 48.26 ft |
| 7 | March 27, 1973 | 48.00 ft |
| 8 | June 9, 2001 | 47.90 ft |
| 9 | May 20, 1953 | 47.46 ft |
| 10 | April 10, 2002 | 47.17 ft |
| 11 | March 12, 2016 | 47.10 ft |
| 12 | September 4, 2008 | 46.86 ft |
| 13 | April 12, 1995 | 46.77 ft |
| 14 | February 4, 2003 | 46.75 ft |
| 15 | April 29, 1997 | 46.75 ft |
| 16 | April 14, 1980 | 46.65 ft |
| 17 | March 18, 1961 | 46.57 ft |
| 18 | April 23, 1979 | 46.51 ft |
| 19 | December 6, 1971 | 46.42 ft |
| 20 | April 15, 1967 | 46.12 ft |
| 21 | October 6, 1964 | 45.89 ft |
| 22 | January 9, 1998 | 45.32 ft |
| 23 | April 29, 1962 | 45.12 ft |
| 24 | January 9, 1950 | 45.10 ft |
| 25 | March 30, 2009 | 44.76 ft |
Most recent crests
- January 5, 2019: 41.07 ft
- January 29, 2018: 42.50 ft
- April 4, 2017: 41.46 ft
- August 13, 2016: 58.56 ft
- March 12, 2016: 47.10 ft
- March 4, 2015: 41.68 ft
- February 23, 2014: 42.92 ft
- February 14, 2013: 43.67 ft
- September 2, 2012: 42.55 ft
- March 10, 2011: 42.33 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
- UpstreamAmite River at Grangeville
- DownstreamAmite River at Denham Springs
- Beaver Bayou at Hooper Road
- Comite River at Greenwell Springs Rd. near Baton Rouge
- Comite River at Comite Joor Rd.
- Amite River Basin at Sandy Creek at Forbes Rd near Greenwell Springs
- Comite River at Hooper Road near Baton Rouge
- Comite River at Comite Drive
- Amite River Basin at Jones Creek at Old Hammond Hwy.
What this means
Forecasts by the Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.