Major Flood
30 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
28.5 ft
Minor Flood
27 ft
Action Stage
20.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
38 ft
Record flooding of tens of thousands of acres throughout much of Little River and Sevier counties of Arkansas.
34 ft
Serious flooding of several thousands of acres of grazing and farming land will take place. The Kansas City Southern railroad bed will be flooded both northwest and southeast of the highway 41 bridge. Several secondary roadways will be cutoff in the area. Also expect severe backwater flooding on the Cossatot and Rolling Fork Rivers at and upstream from their confluences with the Little River.
30 ft
The golf course west of Horatio, Arkansas floods. Also ranchers should evacuate cattle and farm machinery to higher ground and have preparations complete for a major flood. Expect considerable lowland flooding of several hundred acres of grazing and farming land. Expect major backwater flooding of small tributaries at their confluence with the Little River such as the Cossatot and the Rolling Fork Rivers.
29 ft
The boat ramp recreation area at Wilton, Arkansas downstream from Horatio is flooded and closed. Also the golf course west of Horatio, Arkansas suffers from overflow.
27 ft
The golf course west of Horatio is cut off from vehicle traffic by floodwaters. A few hundred acres of lowland flood both upstream and downstream from the highway 41 bridge.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 1915 | 38 ft | 124,000 cfs |
| Mar 29, 1945 | 37.7 ft | 120,000 cfs |
| Jan 24, 1938 | 36.93 ft | 111,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little River at Horatio?
The Little River at Horatio gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07340000) 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 Little River at Horatio?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little River at Horatio is 27 feet. Action stage begins at 20.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 28.5 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little River rises?
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Where is the Little River at Horatio gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sevier County, Arkansas at coordinates 33.9194°N, 94.3875°W. USGS site number: 07340000. 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
- 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.