The Comite River () is a right-bank tributary of the Amite River, with a confluence near the city of Denham Springs, east of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The river is long.U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline data. The National Map , accessed June 20, 2011 Its drainage basin comprises about , and includes portions of Wilkinson and Amite Counties in Mississippi, and East Feliciana and East Baton Rouge Parishes in Louisiana.Comite River Diversion The river's source lies in the hills of the East and West Feliciana Parishes, and empties into the Amite River just north of U.S. Route 190 (Florida Blvd) near the eastern boundary of Baton Rouge.
Flooding Following heavy rainfall, the water drains into the river. During flood events, homes in outlying areas east of Baton Rouge can become flooded. The flood of record saw floodwaters cover Greenwell Springs Road.
See also 2016 Louisiana floods
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