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RIVER GAUGE · MISSISSIPPI RIVER

Mississippi River near Arkansas City

Desha County, Arkansas

Water level1.65 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action36 ft
Minor flood37 ft
Moderate flood40 ft
Major flood44 ft

The past week

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What floods at each level

Highest crests on record

DateLevelFlow
Apr 20, 192759.2 ft2,472,000 cfs
May 28, 192958.8 ft—
Feb 13, 193753.9 ft—

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