Amite River at Port Vincent
Critical Stages
7' - Action
8' - Flood
10' - Moderate
12' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 12:15 PM CST 12/5/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 3.78 ft
Flow: 9.96 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 PM 12/5 | 4.1 | 11.3 |
| 12 AM 12/6 | 4.4 | 12.2 |
| 6 AM 12/6 | 4.8 | 13.4 |
| 12 PM 12/6 | 5.1 | 14.4 |
| 6 PM 12/6 | 5.3 | 15.2 |
| 12 AM 12/7 | 5.3 | 15.2 |
| 6 AM 12/7 | 5.2 | 14.8 |
| 12 PM 12/7 | 4.9 | 13.7 |
| 6 PM 12/7 | 4.5 | 12.5 |
| 12 AM 12/8 | 4.2 | 11.6 |
| 6 AM 12/8 | 3.9 | 10.5 |
| 12 PM 12/8 | 3.6 | 9.14 |
| 6 PM 12/8 | 3.5 | 8.7 |
| 12 AM 12/9 | 3.3 | 7.6 |
| 6 AM 12/9 | 3.2 | 7.08 |
| 12 PM 12/9 | 3.1 | 6.58 |
| 6 PM 12/9 | 3 | 6.1 |
| 12 AM 12/10 | 2.9 | 5.59 |
| 6 AM 12/10 | 2.9 | 5.59 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1:15 PM 12/5 | 3.79 | 10 |
| 1:00 PM 12/5 | 3.79 | 10 |
| 12:45 PM 12/5 | 3.79 | 10 |
| 12:30 PM 12/5 | 3.78 | 9.96 |
| 12:15 PM 12/5 | 3.78 | 9.96 |
| 12:00 PM 12/5 | 3.78 | 9.96 |
| 11:45 AM 12/5 | 3.78 | 9.96 |
| 11:30 AM 12/5 | 3.77 | 9.91 |
| 11:15 AM 12/5 | 3.77 | 9.91 |
| 11:00 AM 12/5 | 3.77 | 9.91 |
| 10:45 AM 12/5 | 3.77 | 9.91 |
| 10:30 AM 12/5 | 3.77 | 9.91 |
| 10:15 AM 12/5 | 3.77 | 9.91 |
| 10:00 AM 12/5 | 3.76 | 9.87 |
| 9:45 AM 12/5 | 3.75 | 9.82 |
| 9:30 AM 12/5 | 3.75 | 9.82 |
| 9:15 AM 12/5 | 3.75 | 9.82 |
| 9:00 AM 12/5 | 3.74 | 9.78 |
| 8:45 AM 12/5 | 3.74 | 9.78 |
| 8:30 AM 12/5 | 3.74 | 9.78 |
| 8:15 AM 12/5 | 3.74 | 9.78 |
| 8:00 AM 12/5 | 3.74 | 9.78 |
| 7:45 AM 12/5 | 3.73 | 9.73 |
| 7:30 AM 12/5 | 3.73 | 9.73 |
| 7:15 AM 12/5 | 3.73 | 9.73 |
| 7:00 AM 12/5 | 3.73 | 9.73 |
| 6:45 AM 12/5 | 3.7 | 9.59 |
| 6:30 AM 12/5 | 3.71 | 9.64 |
| 6:15 AM 12/5 | 3.71 | 9.64 |
| 6:00 AM 12/5 | 3.71 | 9.64 |
17.45' -
Flood of Record occurred on August 15, 2016. Flood level estimated. Water will spread across the entire area from Bayou Mancha south to Port Vincent. Evacuations will be necessary. Widespread fllooding will inundate most roads in this area, including LA Highways 16, 42, 431, and 933.
14' -
Widespread flooding will develop with significant backwater flooding over neighborhoods in Livingston and Ascension Parishes. Water will inundate LA Hwy 42 and LA Hwy 431.
10' -
Increased flow and strong current will affect river traffic. Grays Creek and the main channel of the Amite River will merge. Saint Amant Swamp will be inundated. Streets will flood in Port Vincent. There will be minor flooding of residential areas.
9' -
Streets will flood in Port Vincent. There will be minor flooding of residential areas.
8' -
Some flooding will occur in low lying residential, commercial, and recreational areas.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2016 | 17.5 |
| Apr 9, 1983 | 14.65 |
| Jun 11, 2001 | 12.73 |
| May 21, 1953 | 11.96 |
| Jan 28, 1990 | 11.83 |
| Jan 23, 1993 | 11.8 |
| Mar 7, 1948 | 11.7 |
| Apr 1, 1980 | 11.56 |
| Apr 17, 1955 | 11.47 |
| Mar 14, 2016 | 11.2 |
| Mar 28, 1973 | 11.06 |
| Apr 19, 1967 | 10.78 |
| Feb 17, 1966 | 10.35 |
| Apr 2, 1951 | 10.28 |
| Mar 13, 2016 | 10.26 |
| Mar 16, 1947 | 10 |
| Mar 26, 1949 | 10 |
| Jan 11, 1950 | 9.9 |
| Dec 10, 1971 | 9.9 |
| Feb 24, 2003 | 9.76 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
