Petit Jean River at Danville
Arkansas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Yell County, Arkansas on the Petit Jean River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 07260500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
26 ft
Moderate Flood
24 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
20 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
32 ft
Flood of record, which occurred prior to construction of Blue Mountain Dam, was 31.8 feet in April 1939.
30 ft
Serious situation, major flooding. River crested at 29.4 feet in December 1982, Highest stage since completion of Blue Mountain Dam in 1947. Many roads closed. Structural flooding in Danville. State Highways 27 and 80 flooded.
28 ft
River crested at 28 feet in May 1990 and 28.2 feet in March 2008. Expect similar impacts. River has crested at or above this level three times since Blue Mountain Dam completed in 1947. In 1990 and 2008, the uncontrolled spillway of Blue Mountain Lake was passing a large volume of water. Many roads and bridges along the river and tributaries are flooded. State Highways 27 and 80 affected. Structural flooding in Danville possible.
26 ft
Major flooding begins. Some low lying parts of Danville, residences and businesses in the flood plain, may be affected. Bailey Branch Road, East 13th Street, Corinth Road, and the industrial park near McCargo Branch flooded. State Highways 27 and 80 may be affected.
24 ft
Moderate flooding begins, county roads and bridges begin to flood. Bailey Branch Road, Corinth Road, State Highway 80 southwest of Danville, and State Highway 27 north of Danville may be affected.
22 ft
Agricultural lands along the river are flooded. Portions of Corinth Road, north of Danville, become flooded.
20 ft
Minor flooding begins, agricultural lands along the river begin 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 1939 | 31.8 ft | 70,800 cfs |
| Apr 16, 1939 | 31.8 ft | 70,800 cfs |
| Jun 11, 1945 | 29.5 ft | — |
| Jun 11, 1945 | 29.5 ft | — |
| Dec 2, 1982 | 29.36 ft | 47,500 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Petit Jean River at Danville?
The Petit Jean River at Danville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07260500) 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 Petit Jean River at Danville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Petit Jean River at Danville is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 20 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 26 feet.
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Where is the Petit Jean River at Danville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Yell County, Arkansas at coordinates 35.0586°N, 93.3956°W. USGS site number: 07260500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: USGS/USACE/ANRC, 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.