Major Flood
16 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
15.5 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
Similar conditions to record flood event in April 2011 when river crested at 18.12 ft. Patrolling of levees in Corning area becomes necessary.
17.5 ft
Highway 62 east of the river between Black River Relief Bridge and junction 135 is flooded.
17 ft
Water will be backing into most low lying areas of the county. Some building up of the levee may be needed at agricultural equipment crossing points. Brookings Community west of Peach Orchard becomes flooded.
16 ft
River crested at 15.9 feet in March 2008. All areas within the levee system are flooded or isolated. Some homes along the river near the U.S. Highway 62 bridge are flooded or cut off from land.
15.5 ft
Portions of Hollands Lodge and Garrins Camp south of Corning become flooded.
15 ft
Most of the area inside the levees is flooded. Homes and cabins along the river will be isolated or flooded. Backwater prevents adequate rainfall runoff in Corning area.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2011 | 18.12 ft | 45,679 cfs |
| Jun 12, 1945 | 16.92 ft | 48,600 cfs |
| Mar 22, 2008 | 15.92 ft | 27,100 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Black River at Corning?
The Black River at Corning gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07064000) 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 Black River at Corning?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Black River at Corning is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15.5 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
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Where is the Black River at Corning gauge located?
The gauge is located in Clay County, Arkansas at coordinates 36.4019°N, 90.5414°W. USGS site number: 07064000. 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
- 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.