Major Flood
12 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
10 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17.45 ft
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 ft
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 ft
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 ft
Streets will flood in Port Vincent. There will be minor flooding of residential areas.
8 ft
Some flooding will occur in low lying residential, commercial, and recreational areas.
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 14, 2016 | 17.5 ft | 199,000 cfs |
| Apr 9, 1983 | 14.65 ft | — |
| Jun 11, 2001 | 12.73 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PVLL1
River
Amite River
County
Livingston, LA
Coordinates
30.3325°N, 90.8519°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Amite River at Port Vincent?
The Amite River at Port Vincent gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07380120) 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 Port Vincent?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Amite River at Port Vincent is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Amite River rises?
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Where is the Amite River at Port Vincent gauge located?
The gauge is located in Livingston County, Louisiana at coordinates 30.3325°N, 90.8519°W. USGS site number: 07380120. 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
- 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.