River stage
Maurepas, Amite River
- River level
- 2.73 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.68 ft
- Recent high
- 4.26 ft
- Recent low
- 0.50 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MAUL1
- 30-day change
- +0.69 ft
- Average
- 2.16 ft
- Readings
- 111
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 7.48 ft
In brief
The Amite River at Maurepas, LA read 2.73 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 1.27 ft below minor flood stage. That is 0.69 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge MAUL1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.48 ft | 2012-08-30 |
| 2 | 7.20 ft | 2021-08-29 |
| 3 | 6.29 ft | 2008-09-13 |
| 4 | 6.18 ft | 2021-05-21 |
| 5 | 5.79 ft | 2011-09-04 |
| 6 | 5.74 ft | 2005-09-24 |
| 7 | 5.74 ft | 2005-09-25 |
| 8 | 5.40 ft | 2002-09-26 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 4.00 ft
Low-lying roads near Lake Maurepas will begin to flood. Louisiana Trace will have standing water in some places. Several roads between Killian and Maurepas will be impacted.
- 5.00 ft
Water will begin entering homes and numerous roads will be flooded and impassable. Waterways will be closed at most locations.
- 6.00 ft
Homes and businesses will be flooded in the Chinquapin area near Maurepas. Numerous roads will be closed including Louisiana Highway 22 between Killian and Maurepas.
- 7.00 ft
Widespread inundation will occur. Numerous roads will be closed. Evacuations will become necessary.
- 7.48 ft
Flood of Record occurred on August 30, 2012. Widespread inundation will occur. Numerous roads will be closed and evacuations will be necessary.
- 8.00 ft
Surrounding communities are flooded and inaccessible by automobile. Most areas south of Interstate 12 would be inumdated. Significant flooding will develop along Interstate 10.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Amite River flooding at Maurepas?
No. The Amite River at Maurepas is at 2.73 ft, 1.27 ft below minor flood stage.
What is the flood stage at Maurepas?
The National Weather Service sets minor flooding 4 ft, moderate flooding 5 ft and major flooding 7 ft.
What is the highest the Amite River has been at Maurepas?
The highest crest on record is 7.48 ft, on 2012-08-30.
Is the Amite River high or low right now at Maurepas?
At 2.73 ft it is higher than 78% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MAUL1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07380215). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.