Amite River near Darlington

Last updated: Jul 24, 2025, 3:56 AM UTC
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Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 22.54 - Flood of Record occurred on August 12, 2016. At this level, extensive flooding will develop. Several roads, including LA 10, will be inundated.
  • 22 - The river will be at the underside of the Louisiana Highway 10 bridge threatening the the structure with debris in swift current. Flooding of farmland and woodlands will extend about two miles either side of the main channel. Sand and gravel operations will be inundated. Industrial equipment should be moved to higher ground.
  • 18 - Sand and gravel operations will be inundated. Industrial equipment should be moved to higher ground.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 30.8889, -90.8444
RFC LMRFC
State LA
WFO LIX
County St. Helena
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 07377000

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 10.50 ft on 05-12-2019
2. 10.07 ft on 01-28-2018
3. 13.04 ft on 10-22-2017
4. 10.25 ft on 04-04-2017
5. 22.54 ft on 08-13-2016

Historic Crests

1. 22.54 ft on 08-13-2016
2. 22.05 ft on 01-25-1990
3. 21.76 ft on 04-22-1977
4. 21.17 ft on 04-13-1955
5. 20.29 ft on 04-07-1983

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 168.36 ft
moderate Flooding 166.36 ft
minor Flooding 163.36 ft
action 161.36 ft
Latest Value 144.42 ft
Gauge Zero 145.36 ft

Gauge Photos

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Probability Information

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WFO Information

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