Amite River Basin at Bayou Manchac near Little Prairie
Louisiana — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Ascension County, Louisiana on the Amite River Basin. Live water level data from USGS gauge 07380101, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
16 ft
Moderate Flood
14 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
18.5 ft
Widespread flooding will occur with hundreds of homes impacted. Evacuations will be necessary. Water will inundate most neighborhood streets and portions of LA Highway 42 will be impassable. Water will also rise on Muddy Creek and Roddy Bayou, along with other local waterways.
18.3 ft
Flood of Record measured 18.33 feet and occurred on August 14, 2016.
17 ft
Major flooding will occur for many homes and roads near Bayou Manch. Water will spread over neighborhoods around Muddy Creek, with some sections of LA Highway 42 impacted.
15 ft
Muddy Creek Road will become impassible with water over the bridge at Muddy Creek. There will be major flooding of homes along both Oak Harbor and Muddy Creek Roads.
14 ft
Oak Harbor Road will become impassible. There will be major flooding of homes along Oak Harbor Road. Muddy Creek Road will flood.
12 ft
Water will cover Oak Harbor Road. Moderate flooding of some homes along Oak Harbor Road can be expected. Muddy Creek will back up and flood property along Muddy Creek Road.
10 ft
Flooding will begin on property along Oak Harbor Road. Some homes will sustain minor flood damage.
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 | 21.49 ft | — |
| Aug 14, 2016 | 21.49 ft | — |
| Jun 10, 2001 | 16.92 ft | — |
| Jun 10, 2001 | 16.92 ft | — |
| Jan 27, 1990 | 16.83 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BMPL1
River
Amite River Basin
County
Ascension, LA
Coordinates
30.3403°N, 90.9172°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Amite River Basin at Bayou Manchac near Little Prairie?
The Amite River Basin at Bayou Manchac near Little Prairie gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07380101) 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 Basin at Bayou Manchac near Little Prairie?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Amite River Basin at Bayou Manchac near Little Prairie is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Amite River Basin rises?
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Where is the Amite River Basin at Bayou Manchac near Little Prairie gauge located?
The gauge is located in Ascension County, Louisiana at coordinates 30.3403°N, 90.9172°W. USGS site number: 07380101. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey