Amite River at Bayou Manchac Point
Critical Stages
7' - Action
9' - Flood
12' - Moderate
15' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 6:09 PM LMT 12/31/00
Status: Obs Not Current
Stage: -999 ft
Flow: -999 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 PM 12/5 | 5.6 | 11.5 |
| 12 AM 12/6 | 5.9 | 12.2 |
| 6 AM 12/6 | 6.2 | 13 |
| 12 PM 12/6 | 6.6 | 14.2 |
| 6 PM 12/6 | 6.8 | 14.8 |
| 12 AM 12/7 | 6.8 | 14.8 |
| 6 AM 12/7 | 6.6 | 14.2 |
| 12 PM 12/7 | 6.3 | 13.3 |
| 6 PM 12/7 | 6 | 12.4 |
| 12 AM 12/8 | 5.6 | 11.5 |
| 6 AM 12/8 | 5.3 | 10.9 |
| 12 PM 12/8 | 4.9 | 10.1 |
| 6 PM 12/8 | 4.7 | 9.74 |
| 12 AM 12/9 | 4.4 | 9.21 |
| 6 AM 12/9 | 4.2 | 8.85 |
| 12 PM 12/9 | 4 | 8.49 |
| 6 PM 12/9 | 3.9 | 7.95 |
| 12 AM 12/10 | 3.8 | 7.43 |
| 6 AM 12/10 | 3.7 | 6.93 |
Observation history not available.
21.5' -
Flood of Record occurred around August 14, 2016. At this level, most homes and buildings will be flooded across the area. Backwater flooding will inundate LA Hwy 42 and other roads. Flood level estimated.
16' -
Homes along Highland Road and Burbank Drive will be flooded. Both streets will be impassable. Major roads will be impassable. Access to property along the river is cut off. Homes along Kendalwood Road that are not elevated will be flooded. Extensive backwater flooding will occur along Bayou Fountain and Bayou Manchac.
15' -
Major roads will be impassable. Access to property along the river is cut off. Homes along Kendalwood Road that are not elevated will be flooded. Extensive backwater flooding will occur along Bayou Fountain and Bayou Manchac.
14' -
Backwater flooding along Bayou Manchac and Bayou Fountain will flood Highland Road and Burbank Drive in places. Many homes will be threatened along the bayous from their Amite River outlets upstream to the LSU campus. Kendalwood Road and adjacent property will be inundated. Amite River Road and Horseshoe Drive will remain impassable.
12' -
Kendalwood Road and adjacent property will be inundated. Backwater may flood Bayou Fountain and flood some homes on Burbank Drive. Most secondary roads will be moderately flooded. Amite River Road and Horseshoe Drive will be impassable. A few homes on Horseshoe Drive will flood.
10' -
Amite River Road and Horseshoe Drive will be impassable. A few homes on Horseshoe Drive will flood. Water will be approaching Kendalwood Road and access to property will be threatened.
9' -
The river will begin to flood property along Bayou Manchac and the Amite River. Amite River Road and Horseshoe Drive will be flooded.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2016 | 21.5 |
| Apr 8, 1983 | 18.85 |
| Jun 10, 2001 | 17.5 |
| Apr 23, 1977 | 17.38 |
| Jan 23, 1993 | 16.7 |
| Apr 25, 1979 | 15.94 |
| Mar 31, 1980 | 15.52 |
| Mar 14, 2016 | 15.3 |
| Sep 6, 2008 | 13.9 |
| Feb 24, 2003 | 13.8 |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 13.5 |
| Apr 30, 1997 | 13.3 |
| Jan 12, 2013 | 13.1 |
| Mar 27, 1973 | 12.99 |
| May 18, 2004 | 12.8 |
| Apr 17, 2021 | 12.7 |
| May 13, 2019 | 12.24 |
| Apr 4, 1989 | 11.82 |
| Dec 10, 1972 | 11.73 |
| Mar 31, 2009 | 11.7 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
