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30 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
25 ft
Minor Flood
21 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
Water will be over the bridge at Louisiana Highway 16 east of Amite. Debris in the water will threaten the bridge structure. Amite Cemetery at Highway 16 will remain flooded. The community of Shiloh east of Highway 51 will be flooded, as will lower sections of Independence. Whispering Pines Campground will be inundated. Back water will flood the southern end of Big Creek threatening homes at the lower end of South Big Creek Road in Amite. Interstate 55 will be closed.
29.28 ft
Flood of Record occurred August 12, 2016. Extensive flooding will develop and evacuations will be necessary. Areas roads will be inundated and travel will be impaired on LA Highway 16. Interstate 55 will be flooded north of Amite City between LA Highway 1048 near Roseland and the Fluker rest area.
29 ft
The community of Shiloh east of Highway 51 will be flooded. Whispering Pines Campground will be inundated. Back water will flood the southern end of Big Creek threatening homes at the lower end of South Big Creek Road in Amite. Amite Cemetery at Louisiana Highway 16 will flood. Lower sections of Independence east of Highway 51 will flood.
25 ft
Water will cover Highway 40 near Independence. Access roads to Whispering Pines Campground will be under water. Gravel pit operations will be suspended and equipment threatened. Low-lying pastures and farmland near the river east of Highway 51 will flood.
21 ft
Gravel pit operations will be suspended and equipment threatened. Low-lying pastures and farmland near the river east of Highway 51 will flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2016 | 29.28 ft | — |
| Mar 11, 2016 | 24.73 ft | 78,206 cfs |
| Aug 30, 2012 | 23.3 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
AMIL1
River
Tangipahoa River
County
Tangipahoa, LA
Coordinates
30.7289°N, 90.4842°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tangipahoa River near Amite?
The Tangipahoa River near Amite gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07375430) 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 Tangipahoa River near Amite?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tangipahoa River near Amite is 21 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tangipahoa River rises?
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Where is the Tangipahoa River near Amite gauge located?
The gauge is located in Tangipahoa County, Louisiana at coordinates 30.7289°N, 90.4842°W. USGS site number: 07375430. 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
- Due to bridge replacement, this gauge is temporarily unavailable.
- 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.