Major Flood
41 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
39 ft
Minor Flood
37 ft
Action Stage
33 ft
What Floods at Each Level
44 ft
Expect major flooding between and near levees. The railroad bridge at Garland City, Arkansas must be closed and leveed over at this point. Expect major backwater flooding through the lower Sulphur River to approaching Lake Wright Patman.
41 ft
Move livestock and equipment to higher ground away from levees. Expect extensive flooding between and near levees.
39 ft
Expect flooding between and near levee systems with backwater flooding up through the lower Sulphur River.
38 ft
Expect flooding in between levees with backwater flooding affecting the lower Sulphur River.
32 ft
Expect flooding between levees. Livestock should be moved to higher ground.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2015 | 44.23 ft | 228,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Red River at Springbank Ferry?
The Red River at Springbank Ferry gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07344370) 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 Springbank Ferry?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Red River at Springbank Ferry is 37 feet. Action stage begins at 33 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 39 feet, and major flooding at 41 feet.
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Where is the Red River at Springbank Ferry gauge located?
The gauge is located in Miller County, Arkansas at coordinates 33.0894°N, 93.8594°W. USGS site number: 07344370. 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.