Major Flood
35 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
33 ft
Minor Flood
31 ft
Action Stage
30 ft
What Floods at Each Level
39 ft
disastrous flooding occurs. Many roads near the Kings River are closed. This flood will produce similar conditions to the record flood event of November 1985 when the stage crested at 38.9 feet. This is a very dangerous and life threatening situation.
37 ft
expect severe flooding. Homes near the river around State Highway 143 may be flooded. Many roads in the vicinity of the river are closed. This is a very dangerous and life threatening situation.
35 ft
expect severe flooding between Berryville and Table Rock Lake. State Highway 143 and many county roads are closed. Homes may be isolated by high water. Backwaters flood the lowlands along Clabber Creek and Bee Creek.
33 ft
State Highway 143 and meadowlands along the east bank are inundated. Low lands around Clabber Creek become covered by high water.
31 ft
meadowlands along the east bank are flooded. County roads in the vicinity of State Highway 143 may be covered by high water.
30 ft
faster flows are expected along the river but no flooding occurs. Interests near the river should continue to monitor later forecasts.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 1985 | 38.91 ft | 66,000 cfs |
| Apr 13, 1927 | 38 ft | 62,000 cfs |
| May 9, 1943 | 37 ft | 59,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Kings River near Berryville?
The Kings River near Berryville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07050500) 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 Kings River near Berryville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Kings River near Berryville is 31 feet. Action stage begins at 30 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 33 feet, and major flooding at 35 feet.
How do I get alerts when Kings River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Kings River near Berryville to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Kings River near Berryville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Carroll County, Arkansas at coordinates 36.4272°N, 93.6208°W. USGS site number: 07050500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, 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.