Major Flood
8 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
6 ft
Minor Flood
4 ft
Action Stage
3 ft
What Floods at Each Level
9.21 ft
Flood of Record occurred on August 16, 2016. At this level, widespread flooding will inundate all major roads, including sections of LA Highways 16 and 22. Evaucations will be necessary. Water will back up on Bell Bayou, King George Bayou, and Old River.
7 ft
Evacuations will be necssary for low-lying areas. Many roads will be inundated over the region, including sections of LA Highways 16 and 22. Some evcacuations may be necessary.
6 ft
Louisiana Highway 16 at Port Vincent will be closed due to high water. Louisiana Trace will be impassable. Persistant east to southeast wind and high tides on Lake Maurepas will maintain high river stages.
5 ft
Louisiana Trace will be impassable. Highwater Road at Louisiana Highway 16 may be impassable. Persistant east to southeast wind and high tides on Lake Maurepas will maintain high river stages.
4.5 ft
Backwater flooding will isolate fishing camps. Low-lying roads in the Maurepas area will be impassable. Louisiana Trace will be impassable.
4 ft
Water will be standing on roads near the river. Low-lying roads near Lake Maurepas will also begin to flood. Louisiana Trace will have standing water in some places.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2016 | 9.21 ft | — |
| Apr 24, 1977 | 7.4 ft | — |
| Apr 24, 1979 | 7.01 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FSLL1
River
Amite River
County
Livingston, LA
Coordinates
30.2753°N, 90.7819°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Amite River at French Settlement?
The Amite River at French Settlement gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07380200) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Amite River at French Settlement?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Amite River at French Settlement is 4 feet. Action stage begins at 3 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 6 feet, and major flooding at 8 feet.
How do I get alerts when Amite River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Amite River at French Settlement to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Amite River at French Settlement gauge located?
The gauge is located in Livingston County, Louisiana at coordinates 30.2753°N, 90.7819°W. USGS site number: 07380200. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading affected by tides.