Arkansas River at Pine Bluff
Arkansas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Jefferson County, Arkansas on the Arkansas River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 07263650, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
45 ft
Moderate Flood
44 ft
Minor Flood
42 ft
Action Stage
40 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
53 ft
All areas inside the levees flooded.
52 ft
Crest of record, 52.1 feet in May 1943.
50 ft
River crested at 50.86 feet in June 2019. This was the highest crest since the navigation system opened and 2nd highest overall.
47 ft
Extensive agricultural flooding along the river downstream of Pine Bluff. Backwater flooding up into the area around Lake Pine Bluff and up Brumps and Caney Bayous in Northern Pine Bluff.
45 ft
Levee patrolling begins in Pine Bluff area. Residences in Island Harbour inundated. Flood crested at 45.96 feetin June 2015.
44 ft
Trulock Bay Residential Addition upstream of U.S. Highway 79 Business Bridge is affected.
43 ft
Island Harbour Estates Road is impassible, access by boat only to Island Harbour homes. Knotts Island Road impassible and residents should monitor the river for any additional rises.
42 ft
Regional Park flooded with the gate at Regional Park Road closed. This will prevent access to the AGFC Delta Rivers Nature Center and Harbor Oaks public golf course. Some damage in the lowlands inside the levees in Pine Bluff. Water over Knotts Island Road.
41 ft
Minor flooding of property in the Riverside Addition west of Lake Langhofer. Water starts to get over Acorn Road.
40 ft
Water over the road to Island Harbour Estates. Flooding of cropland inside the levees. Residents of the Island Harbour area should monitor the river for any additional rises and take whatever steps necessary to protect their property. Some trails at the AGFC Delta Rivers Nature Center are covered by water and must be partially closed.
37 ft
Water starts to get over Swan Lake Recreation Road and portions of Little Bayou Meto area south of Reydell are impacted.
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 27, 1943 | 52.1 ft | 553,000 cfs |
| May 27, 1943 | 52.1 ft | 553,000 cfs |
| Jun 6, 2019 | 50.86 ft | — |
| Jun 6, 2019 | 50.86 ft | — |
| May 30, 1957 | 50.74 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PBFA4
River
Arkansas River
County
Jefferson, AR
Coordinates
34.2886°N, 91.9947°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Arkansas River at Pine Bluff?
The Arkansas River at Pine Bluff gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07263650) 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 Pine Bluff?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Arkansas River at Pine Bluff is 42 feet. Action stage begins at 40 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 44 feet, and major flooding at 45 feet.
How do I get alerts when Arkansas River rises?
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Where is the Arkansas River at Pine Bluff gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jefferson County, Arkansas at coordinates 34.2886°N, 91.9947°W. USGS site number: 07263650. 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.