Major Flood
33 ft
Current Water Level
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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
32 ft
Minor Flood
31 ft
Action Stage
30 ft
What Floods at Each Level
35.5 ft
Estimated crest of June 1957 prior to establishment of a gage at the site.
34 ft
Record crest since 1959 was 34.1 feet in April 1973 and was a combination of high Mississippi River stages and high flows on the Arkansas River.
33 ft
Backwater up Moore Bayou and Cypress Bayou floods extensive acreage. State Highway 144 may be closed. Flood crest of January 2016 was 33.0 feet.
32 ft
Area access roads on right descending bank upstream and downstream of the bridge are flooded. Property inside the levee in the Pendeleton area is threatened and should be removed.
31 ft
Residences inside the levee just upstream of the Pendleton Bridge are affected.
30 ft
Minor agricultural flooding inside the levees
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 6, 2019 | 37.63 ft | — |
| Apr 26, 1973 | 34.11 ft | — |
| May 9, 1990 | 33.7 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Arkansas River at Pendleton?
The Arkansas River at Pendleton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07265280) 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 Pendleton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Arkansas River at Pendleton is 31 feet. Action stage begins at 30 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 32 feet, and major flooding at 33 feet.
How do I get alerts when Arkansas River rises?
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Where is the Arkansas River at Pendleton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Desha County, Arkansas at coordinates 33.9786°N, 91.3844°W. USGS site number: 07265280. 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