Major Flood
365 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
363 ft
Minor Flood
357 ft
Action Stage
355.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
377 ft
this is the critical stage for the McLean Bottom Levee. The Highway 23 bridge approach is inundated in Ozark. Numerous roads near the river are impassable. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
373 ft
this is the critical stage for the Lower Hartman Bottom Levee. Water covers lanes on the Highway 23 bridge approach in Ozark. Numerous roads near the river are impassable. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
370 ft
this is the highest stage experienced since the completion of the navigation system in 1969. Highways 309 and 288 northwest of Paris in Logan County are inundated by backwater up Six Mile Creek. Backwater flooding spreads westward into Franklin County. This will exceed the December 29, 2015 flood when the river crested at 369.07 feet. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
367 ft
Highways 309 and 288 northwest of Paris in Logan County are inundated by backwater up Six Mile Creek. Backwater flooding spreads westward into Franklin County at higher stages. This will approach the December 29, 2015 flood when the river crested at 369.07 feet. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
365 ft
County Roads 228 and 4 south of Coal Hill in Johnson County are inundated. Roads northeast of Scranton in Logan County are inundated by backwater up Cane Creek. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
363 ft
patrolling of McLean Bottom Levee in Logan County and Lower Hartman Levee in Johnson County begins. Flooding spreads over more than 4,000 acres in Franklin and Logan Counties. Numerous gas fields are flooded. Some agricultural lands in Johnson County also are flooded.
360 ft
flooding spreads over more than 4,000 acres in Franklin and Logan Counties. Numerous gas fields are flooded. Some agricultural lands in Johnson County also are flooded.
357 ft
flooding affects agricultural use lands along the river downstream of the lock and dam in Franklin County. Gas fields are also subject to flooding downstream. Equipment and livestock should be moved to higher ground. North 5th Street in Logan County near the Six Mile Levee begins to flood and may cut off access to a nearby residence.
355.5 ft
the river remains in its banks, but access to Okane Island may be cut off.
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 12, 1943 | 375.5 ft | — |
| May 30, 2019 | 374.99 ft | 637,856 cfs |
| Jun 2, 2019 | 374.95 ft | 635,316 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
OZGA4
River
Arkansas River
County
Franklin, AR
Coordinates
35.4725°N, 93.8128°W
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What is the current water level of Arkansas River at Ozark L/D Tailwater?
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What is flood stage for Arkansas River at Ozark L/D Tailwater?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Arkansas River at Ozark L/D Tailwater is 357 feet. Action stage begins at 355.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 363 feet, and major flooding at 365 feet.
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Where is the Arkansas River at Ozark L/D Tailwater gauge located?
The gauge is located in Franklin County, Arkansas at coordinates 35.4725°N, 93.8128°W. 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. Army Corps of Engineers
- Gauge reading affected by nearby construction.
- 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.