Major Flood
280 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
278 ft
Minor Flood
275 ft
Action Stage
273 ft
What Floods at Each Level
285.4 ft
Highest stage since completion of the McClellan Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System in 1969. Surpassed the 1990 stage by 2.4 feet.
283 ft
Until 2019, the stage of 282.9 in May 1990 was highest since completion of the McClellan Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System in 1969. Levees in Toad Suck community overtopped. Toad Suck store affected. Perry County Levee District Number One was overtopped.
282 ft
State Highway 216 south of Perryville, State Highway 10 west of Perry, and State Highway 113 south of Bigalow are flooded from backwaters of the Fourche La Fave Fiver. State Highway 60 west of Toad Suck closed. County roads in Mayflower area are flooded. Flood crested at 282.57 in January 2016.
280 ft
Portions of the Treasure Hills Subdivision north of Conway may be flooded from backwaters of East Cadron Creek. Several roads west of Mayflower including Jones Lane, Easterwood Point, Sand Gap, Raney Pavillion, and Windsong Way will be inundated. Flood crested at 280.45 in June 2015.
279 ft
More farmland in Perry County flooded from backwaters up the Fourche La Fave River. Also, backwater up Cadron Creek may close State Highway 25 west of Conway. Parking lot of the Lock and Dam flooded and water over lock walls.
278 ft
Lollie Community affected. Additional farmlands in Faulkner County flooded by backwater up Palarm Creek and Tupelo Bayou.
277 ft
Additional residences in Toad Suck Community are affected along the right descending bank near State Highway 60 Bridge. Extensive farmlands along the river in Perry, Conway, and Faulkner counties inundated.
275 ft
Mobile homes in the Toad Suck Community on the right descending bank near the State Highway 60 Bridge are threatened.
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 | 285.4 ft | — |
| May 6, 1990 | 282.9 ft | — |
| Jan 1, 2016 | 282.57 ft | -9,999 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
TODA4
River
Arkansas River
County
Faulkner, AR
Coordinates
35.0772°N, 92.5397°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Arkansas River at Toad Suck Lock and Dam?
The Arkansas River at Toad Suck Lock and Dam gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07261260) 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 Toad Suck Lock and Dam?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Arkansas River at Toad Suck Lock and Dam is 275 feet. Action stage begins at 273 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 278 feet, and major flooding at 280 feet.
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Where is the Arkansas River at Toad Suck Lock and Dam gauge located?
The gauge is located in Faulkner County, Arkansas at coordinates 35.0772°N, 92.5397°W. USGS site number: 07261260. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: 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.