Major Flood
32.5 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
30 ft
Minor Flood
27 ft
Action Stage
25 ft
What Floods at Each Level
37.5 ft
Record flooding with tens of thousands acres inundated. The town of Fulton is flooded and evacuated at this point.
36.5 ft
Overflow and topping of levees both upstream and downstream from Fulton takes place.
36 ft
U.S. highway 67 is flooded and closed at Fulton. Thousands of acres of farmland are flooded.
32 ft
Farmers and ranchers highly advised to evacuate cattle and machinery to higher ground in the Little River valley below Millwood Lake to the confluence of the Little and Red rivers.
30 ft
Considerable lowland flooding will take place. Ranchers advised to evacuate livestock and equipment away from the river. Ranchers should move cattle and equipment in the Little River area from below Millwood Lake to its confluence with the Red River just west of Fulton.
29 ft
Lowland flooding will continue to decrease and end between the levees.
28 ft
Considerable flooding will increase in the area between the levees. Expect backwater flooding from the Red River up through the Yellow Creek tributary to McNab, Arkansas.
27 ft
Slight overflow begins in the area between the levees at Fulton but this flooding is considered minor at this point.
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 2, 1945 | 37.4 ft | — |
| Feb 23, 1938 | 36.4 ft | — |
| Jul 16, 1876 | 35.8 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Red River at Fulton?
The Red River at Fulton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07341500) 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 Red River at Fulton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Red River at Fulton is 27 feet. Action stage begins at 25 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 30 feet, and major flooding at 32.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Red River rises?
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Where is the Red River at Fulton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hempstead County, Arkansas at coordinates 33.6073°N, 93.8138°W. USGS site number: 07341500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, 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.