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27 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
25 ft
Minor Flood
23 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
What Floods at Each Level
34.6 ft
Flood of record, June 1833.
29 ft
Baring Cross, Dixie, and Eastgate areas of North Little Rock are affected.
27 ft
Shillcutt Bayou backwater flooding near 37th and 38th Streets west of State Highway 365. The County Farm Road area floods from backwater up the Little Maumelle River, several homes are impacted by access problems. The Arkansas River crested in May 8th 1990 at 27.7 feet.
26 ft
Fourche Dam Pike and the community south of the road begins flooding from backwater up Fourche Creek. Burns Park golf course partially flooded from backwater up Shillcutt Bayou.
25 ft
Areas on the North Little Rock side near White Oak and Shilcutt Bayous may be affected. Lower areas of Burns Park inundated by backwater.
24 ft
Homes on Gribble Street in the Crockett Addition may be affected. Riverfront Park inside the levee flooded. Beck Road, County Farm Road, and Isabell Lane will become inundated.
23 ft
Bankfull stage. Rebsamen Park Golf Course, Murray Park, and Riverfront Park partially flooded. Marine terminal and commercial facilities downstream of the Interstate 30 Bridge are affected.
21 ft
North Little Rock must close sewer system flood gates to prevent backwater flooding up sewers. Water will be encroaching on homes in Two Rivers Park area along the Arkansas River.
18 ft
Farmlands downstream of Little Rock are effected. The Bill Clark Presidential Park Wetlands are inundated. Portions of Burns Park, Cooks Landing, and the Arkansas River Trail on the North Little Rock side are inundated.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 1833 | 34.6 ft | — |
| Apr 19, 1927 | 33 ft | — |
| May 24, 1844 | 32.6 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LITA4
River
Arkansas River
County
Pulaski, AR
Coordinates
34.7497°N, 92.2692°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Arkansas River at Little Rock?
The Arkansas River at Little Rock gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07263500) 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 Little Rock?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Arkansas River at Little Rock is 23 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
How do I get alerts when Arkansas River rises?
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Where is the Arkansas River at Little Rock gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas at coordinates 34.7497°N, 92.2692°W. USGS site number: 07263500. 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.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 30 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.