Major Flood
28 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
26 ft
Minor Flood
25 ft
Action Stage
19.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
34.25 ft
Record flooding of tens of thousands of acres will take place.
32 ft
Expect widespread inundation of thousand of acres of farmland between and near levees.
31.5 ft
A 24 hour flood watch will commence at the Index bridge on U.S. highway 71. The bridge is in danger of being overtopped.
29 ft
General inundation of farm and grazing lowlands will occur. Ranchers should have completed evacuation of cattle and equipment to higher ground. Expect water to creep well up on levee systems.
27.5 ft
U.S. Highway 71 Red River bridge closed.
27 ft
General inundation of farm and grazing lowlands will occur. Ranchers should have completed evacuation of cattle and equipment to higher ground. U.S. Highway 71 approaches overflow next to the weigh station with the bridge very likely closed.
26.5 ft
Water begins to overflow the approaches next to the weigh station at U.S. Highway 71 with the bridge threatened with closure.
26 ft
Water begins to overflow the approaches next to the weigh station at U.S. Highway 71 with the bridge threatened with closure. Also high water overflows the north approches to the bridge on the southbound lanes.
25 ft
Considerable flooding of lowland farm and grazing land will take place. Ranchers should move cattle and equipment to higher ground.
24 ft
The Red River is at bankfull with some minor flooding of low pastures. Ranchers are advised to move cattle to higher ground.
19.5 ft
Considerable backwater flooding will take place on Walnut Bayou at its confluence with the Red River to near Tom, Oklahoma.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 1938 | 34.4 ft | — |
| May 9, 1990 | 32.3 ft | 270,000 cfs |
| Jun 4, 2015 | 31.41 ft | 272,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
INGA4
River
Red River
County
Little River, AR
Coordinates
33.5519°N, 94.0411°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Red River at Index?
The Red River at Index gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07337000) 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 Index?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Red River at Index is 25 feet. Action stage begins at 19.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 26 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when Red River rises?
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Where is the Red River at Index gauge located?
The gauge is located in Little River County, Arkansas at coordinates 33.5519°N, 94.0411°W. USGS site number: 07337000. 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.