Major Flood
38 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
34 ft
Minor Flood
30 ft
Action Stage
29 ft
What Floods at Each Level
49 ft
Levees overtopped.
42 ft
Highest stage prior to period of record April 1927.
41 ft
Several roads and streets are impacted by water including Highway 13, Highway 113, City Creek Road, and Springfield Street. Highway 9 may also become impacted. River crested at 40.48 feet in December 2015.
40 ft
Several roads and streets are impacted by water including Highway 113, City Creek Road, and Springfield Street. River crested at 40.48 feet in December 2015.
38 ft
Begin levee patrolling. River crested at 38.64 feet in June 2015.
34 ft
Backwaters up Point Remove Creek will flood acres of cropland.
32 ft
Extensive agricultural acreage downstream of Morrilton along the right bank and north of Ormond Lock and Dam. Remove equipment in the floodplain.
30 ft
Commercial and industrial establishments downstream of the State Highway 9 Bridge are effected.
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 4, 2019 | 43.03 ft | — |
| Apr 18, 1927 | 42 ft | — |
| May 5, 1990 | 41.3 ft | 500,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Arkansas River at Morrilton?
The Arkansas River at Morrilton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07260800) 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 Morrilton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Arkansas River at Morrilton is 30 feet. Action stage begins at 29 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 34 feet, and major flooding at 38 feet.
How do I get alerts when Arkansas River rises?
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Where is the Arkansas River at Morrilton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Conway County, Arkansas at coordinates 35.1269°N, 92.7317°W. USGS site number: 07260800. 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.