Arkansas River at Dardanelle
Arkansas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Yell County, Arkansas on the Arkansas River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 07258000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
40 ft
Moderate Flood
36 ft
Minor Flood
32 ft
Action Stage
32 ft
283,000 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
44 ft
Serious flooding expected, overtopping of Dardanelle Drainage District Levee possible. Flood of record prior to completion of the flood control reservoirs and the navigation system was 44.1 feet in May 1943.
41 ft
Major flooding expected, levee patrolling begins. December 2015 flood crested at 40.8 feet. May 1990 flood crested at 41.6 feet. Several highways and numerous county roads flooded.
36 ft
Moderate flood conditions expected with numerous roads and highways affected, backwater up Petit Jean River floods State Highway 154. Carden Bottoms and Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge flooded.
35 ft
State Highway 155 in Yell County and County Roads inside the levee flooded. About 5000 acres of farmland flooded.
34 ft
Approximately 2000 acres of farmland flooded. Galla Creek Wildlife Management area partially flooded and State Highway 105 along the river may be affected.
32 ft
Minor flooding, commercial and industrial areas along the river in Dardanelle and Russellville may be affected. Lower lying agricultural land within the levee starts to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2019 | 45.91 ft | — |
| May 30, 2019 | 45.91 ft | — |
| May 24, 1943 | 44.1 ft | — |
| May 24, 1943 | 44.1 ft | — |
| May 29, 1957 | 43.4 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Arkansas River at Dardanelle?
The Arkansas River at Dardanelle gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07258000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Arkansas River at Dardanelle?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Arkansas River at Dardanelle is 32 feet. Action stage begins at 32 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 36 feet, and major flooding at 40 feet.
How do I get alerts when Arkansas River rises?
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Where is the Arkansas River at Dardanelle gauge located?
The gauge is located in Yell County, Arkansas at coordinates 35.2261°N, 93.1494°W. USGS site number: 07258000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Army Corps of Engineers LRD, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.