Streamflow discharge was last observed at 936 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.30 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 773 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The constituents of the flow include runoff from precipitation, groundwater, and tributary inflows. Tributaries that contribute to the flow include Bayou Manchac and Bayou Fountain. The river experiences seasonal fluctuations with higher flows in the spring due to snowmelt and rainfall. There are no major dams on the river that significantly impact its flow. Interestingly, the Amite River is known for its abundance of alligator gar, a species of fish that can grow up to 10 feet long and is prized by anglers.
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 1.3 ft |
| Precipitation, total, in | 0.0 in |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | -0.06 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 936.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 94% |
| Year Over Year Average | 997 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 45,800 cfs |