Major Flood
44 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: ARSA4). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
40 ft
Minor Flood
37 ft
Action Stage
36 ft
What Floods at Each Level
53 ft
Water is just below the office area at the Oakley Grain at yellow Bend.
49.5 ft
Water enters the highest grain bin at Oakley Grain at Yellow Bend.
44 ft
Water is on the levees in the vicinity of Arkansas City. Trailers should be evacuated from the hunting club on Huntington Point Mississippi due to high water. All of the land inside levee protection is inundated.
42 ft
Water approaches the first structure at the Donaldson Point Hunting Club in Bolivar County.
41 ft
River cuts off access to the Oakley Grain at Yellow Bend.
40 ft
The low silt plain in front of Arkansas City and Huntington Point, Mississippi is underwater. Several river access roads are also impassable.
37 ft
The low silt plain in front of Arkansas City inside the levee system begins to flood along with widespread bottomland flooding at Huntington Point, Mississippi.
35 ft
The Road to Donaldson Point is cut off.
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 20, 1927 | 59.2 ft | 2,472,000 cfs |
| May 28, 1929 | 58.8 ft | — |
| Feb 13, 1937 | 53.9 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
ARSA4
River
Mississippi River
County
Desha, AR
Coordinates
33.5515°N, 91.2384°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mississippi River near Arkansas City?
The Mississippi River near Arkansas City gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Mississippi River near Arkansas City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mississippi River near Arkansas City is 37 feet. Action stage begins at 36 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 40 feet, and major flooding at 44 feet.
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Where is the Mississippi River near Arkansas City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Desha County, Arkansas at coordinates 33.5515°N, 91.2384°W. 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. Army Corps of Engineers
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.