River stage
French Settlement, Amite River
- River level
- 1.98 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.61 ft
- Recent high
- 3.19 ft
- Recent low
- -0.38 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS FSLL1
- 30-day change
- +0.76 ft
- Average
- 1.37 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 9.21 ft
In brief
The Amite River at French Settlement, LA read 1.98 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 1.02 ft below action stage. That is 0.76 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge FSLL1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.21 ft | 2016-08-16 |
| 2 | 7.40 ft | 1977-04-25 |
| 3 | 7.01 ft | 1979-04-25 |
| 4 | 6.89 ft | 2001-06-11 |
| 5 | 6.87 ft | 2012-08-31 |
| 6 | 6.87 ft | 2012-08-30 |
| 7 | 6.81 ft | 1955-04-18 |
| 8 | 6.52 ft | 1983-04-08 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 4.00 ft
Water will be standing on roads near the river. Low-lying roads near Lake Maurepas will also begin to flood. Louisiana Trace will have standing water in some places.
- 4.50 ft
Backwater flooding will isolate fishing camps. Low-lying roads in the Maurepas area will be impassable. Louisiana Trace will be impassable.
- 5.00 ft
Louisiana Trace will be impassable. Highwater Road at Louisiana Highway 16 may be impassable. Persistant east to southeast wind and high tides on Lake Maurepas will maintain high river stages.
- 6.00 ft
Louisiana Highway 16 at Port Vincent will be closed due to high water. Louisiana Trace will be impassable. Persistant east to southeast wind and high tides on Lake Maurepas will maintain high river stages.
- 7.00 ft
Evacuations will be necssary for low-lying areas. Many roads will be inundated over the region, including sections of LA Highways 16 and 22. Some evcacuations may be necessary.
- 9.21 ft
Flood of Record occurred on August 16, 2016. At this level, widespread flooding will inundate all major roads, including sections of LA Highways 16 and 22. Evaucations will be necessary. Water will back up on Bell Bayou, King George Bayou, and Old River.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Amite River flooding at French Settlement?
No. The Amite River at French Settlement is at 1.98 ft, 1.02 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at French Settlement?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 3 ft, minor flooding 4 ft, moderate flooding 6 ft and major flooding 8 ft.
What is the highest the Amite River has been at French Settlement?
The highest crest on record is 9.21 ft, on 2016-08-16.
Is the Amite River high or low right now at French Settlement?
At 1.98 ft it is higher than 79% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge FSLL1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07380200). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.