Major Flood
27 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
24 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
28.5 ft
Evacuations may be needed. Widespread flooding in Clark County. Numerous county roads flooded. State Highway 7 flooded east of Arkadelphia. Long detours around flooded areas. Ouachita River crested just over 28 feet in January 1969 and over 30 feet in May 1968.
27 ft
Flooding in druid hills and portions of Southern and Southeastern Arkadelphia. Airport possibly closed by high water. State Highway 7 east of Arkadelphia flooded. Railroad underpass flooded. Numerous Clark County roads flooded.
25 ft
Arkadelphia Airport may be closed. Flooding in portions of Arkadelphia. State Highway 7 east of Arkadelphia flooded. Railroad underpass flooded. Clark County roads 9, 17, 19, 21, 28, 138, and 304 flooded. Long detours around flooded areas.
24 ft
Flooding near Hemphill Road and Maddox Branch. Fringe of airport begins to flood. Roads impacted by high water include, Clark County roads 9, 17, 19, 21, 28, 138, and 304 and State Highways 7 and 51.
22 ft
Roads are flooding, including, Nix's Ferry, Clark County roads 9 and 28, and State Highway 7 and 51 east of Arkadelphia.
21 ft
State Highway 7 and 51 east of Arkadelphia flooded. Railroad underpass closed.
19 ft
State Highway 7 and 51 railroad underpass flooded. Fields and timber along the river flooded.
17 ft
Farmland along the river begins to flood. Water over State Highway 7 and 51 at railroad underpass.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
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What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 1945 | 30.3 ft | 170,000 cfs |
| May 13, 1968 | 30.08 ft | 162,000 cfs |
| May 20, 1927 | 29.2 ft | 133,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ouachita River at Arkadelphia?
The Ouachita River at Arkadelphia gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07360000) 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 Ouachita River at Arkadelphia?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ouachita River at Arkadelphia is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
How do I get alerts when Ouachita River rises?
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Where is the Ouachita River at Arkadelphia gauge located?
The gauge is located in Clark County, Arkansas at coordinates 34.1211°N, 93.0461°W. USGS site number: 07360000. 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, 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.