Major Flood
40 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
36 ft
Minor Flood
26 ft
Action Stage
25.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
46 ft
Flood of record, high water marks from flood of May 1882 were approximately at a stage of 46 feet.
45 ft
Very serious flooding at this level, many structures and roads flooding. A crest of 44.8 feet occurred at Camden in April 1945.
42.5 ft
Residential flooding is occurring in portions of Ouachita and Calhoun counties, with numerous road closures. The river crested near this stage in April 2025.
40 ft
Major flooding begins at this level. Widespread residential flooding is possible in the Camden vicinity and downstream. Much of the low lying areas along the river in Ouachita and Calhoun counties will be flooded. Access to many homes will be by boat.
38 ft
Many homes along the river and Oxbow Lakes are accessable by boat only. Portions of Harmony Grove and the lakeside community are flooding.
36 ft
Moderate flooding begins at this level. Access roads to commercial, industrial, and residential development are flooding. Access to locations along the river downstream of Camden, by boat only.
34 ft
Overbank flooding closes many roads. Harmony Grove community has flood problems at this stage. Many low lying roads are flooding with access to some residential areas by boat only.
30 ft
State Highway 7 north of Camden floods, with detours nearby. Portions of Sandy Beach Park will flood. Some county roads north and east of Camden begin to flood.
28 ft
Sandy Beach Park and portions of the Riverwalk area off of Washington Street are inundated. State Highway 7 off 79B becomes inundated.
26 ft
Low lying pastures and timber land along the river begins to flood. Sandy Beach Park at Camden starts to flood.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 1882 | 46 ft | — |
| Apr 2, 1945 | 44.82 ft | 243,000 cfs |
| May 4, 1958 | 43.87 ft | 181,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CAMA4
River
Ouachita River
County
Ouachita, AR
Coordinates
33.5964°N, 92.8181°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ouachita River at Camden?
The Ouachita River at Camden gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07362000) 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 Camden?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ouachita River at Camden is 26 feet. Action stage begins at 25.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 36 feet, and major flooding at 40 feet.
How do I get alerts when Ouachita River rises?
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Where is the Ouachita River at Camden gauge located?
The gauge is located in Ouachita County, Arkansas at coordinates 33.5964°N, 92.8181°W. USGS site number: 07362000. 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
- 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.