Major Flood
83 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
81 ft
Minor Flood
70 ft
Action Stage
70 ft
What Floods at Each Level
83 ft
Expect long term flooding for several weeks in the Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge. Travel becomes difficult as all access roadways flood.
81 ft
Moderate flooding of county roadways and bridges will continue for several days. Detours are necessary and travel in and around the area will be difficult.
80.5 ft
Floodwaters will continue to receed from roadways and bridges around the locks. Roadways and detours will begin to slowly open for use during the next three days.
80 ft
Flooding of low lying areas in the Felsenthal Wildlife Refuge will continue for at least another three weeks.
75 ft
Flooding in the Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge will continue for at least another ten days.
73 ft
Expect minor flooding to continue in the Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge for at least another week.
70 ft
Minor lowland flooding of the Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge will continue for several days. Secondary roadways along the river bottom will be inundated and closed.
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 10, 1945 | 88.3 ft | — |
| May 13, 1958 | 87.09999999999998 ft | — |
| May 9, 1991 | 86.40000000000002 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ouachita River at Felsenthal Lock and Dam?
The Ouachita River at Felsenthal Lock and Dam gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07364080) 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 Felsenthal Lock and Dam?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ouachita River at Felsenthal Lock and Dam is 70 feet. Action stage begins at 70 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 81 feet, and major flooding at 83 feet.
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Where is the Ouachita River at Felsenthal Lock and Dam gauge located?
The gauge is located in Union County, Arkansas at coordinates 33.0321°N, 92.0876°W. USGS site number: 07364080. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Army Corps of Engineers, 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.