AMITE RIVER

River Levels Streamflow Hydrology
November 21, 2024

TOTAL DISCHARGE (CFS)

SUMMARY

Last Updated 2024-11-20
Discharge Volume 17,018 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 8,580.0 cfs
+7083.0 cfs (+473.15%)
Percent of Normal 637.88%
Maximum 110,000.0 cfs
2016-08-13
Seasonal Avg 1,345 cfs

Total streamflow across the Amite River was last observed at 8,580 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 17,018 acre-ft of water today; about 638% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 1,345 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2016-08-13 when daily discharge volume was observed at 110,000 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Amite River Near Denham Springs reporting a streamflow rate of 5,660 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Amite River, with a gauge stage of 20.69 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Amite River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 149 ft, the Amite River Near Darlington.

The Amite River is a 117-mile-long river that flows through Louisiana and Mississippi. It has a rich history, being home to Native American tribes and playing a key role in the Civil War. The river is fed by several tributaries and has a drainage basin of approximately 4,000 square miles. It is used for recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and swimming, and is also important for agriculture, providing water for irrigation. The river is home to several reservoirs including the Bayou Manchac, Lac des Allemands, and the Amite River Diversion Canal. The Comite River Diversion Canal and the Amite River Lock are two important structures that help control the flow of the river and prevent flooding. Overall, the Amite River is an important natural resource for the region, providing water for both human and ecological needs.

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Amite River Near Darlington
USGS 07377000
2290 cfs 2.85 ft 703.57
Amite River Near Denham Springs
USGS 07378500
5660 cfs 20.69 ft 356.19
History of the River

The Amite River is a tributary of Lake Maurepas in Mississippi and Louisiana in the United States. It is about 117 miles (188 km) long. It starts as two forks in southwestern Mississippi and flows south through Louisiana, passing Greater Baton Rouge, to Lake Maurepas. The lower 37 miles (59.5 km) of the river is navigable. A portion of the river is diverted via the Petite Amite River and Amite Diversion Canal to the Blind River, which also flows to Lake Maurepas.

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