Right Hand Chute Little River at Rivervale
Arkansas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Poinsett County, Arkansas on the Right Hand Chute Little River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 07046600, 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
15 ft
Moderate Flood
14 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
7,180 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
20.8 ft
Water is flowing over the Highway 135 bridge. The levee system is overtopped causing widespread flooding.
18 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Highway 135 bridge.
14 ft
Widespread flooding is occurring. Some evacuations may be necessary. Several roads between Rivervale and Big Lake Wildlife Refuge are flooded.
13 ft
Several thousand acres of unprotected crop land is flooded and several roads inside the levee system are covered by flood water.
12 ft
Evacuations may be necessary for some areas inside the main levee system due to access problems. Field flooding is widespread.
11 ft
Farm land north of Rivervale is flooded. Low-lying portions of Highway 158 near the river are flooded.
10 ft
Unprotected farm land near the river is flooded between Rivervale and Big Lake Wildlife Refuge.
8 ft
Flooding is occurring inside the levee system. Equipment and livestock may need to be moved.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2011 | 16.24 ft | 54,487 cfs |
| May 6, 2011 | 16.24 ft | 54,487 cfs |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 15.5 ft | 48,049 cfs |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 15.5 ft | 48,049 cfs |
| Feb 19, 1989 | 13.87 ft | 33,697 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
RIGA4
River
Right Hand Chute Little River
County
Poinsett, AR
Coordinates
35.6717°N, 90.3381°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Right Hand Chute Little River at Rivervale?
The Right Hand Chute Little River at Rivervale gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07046600) 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 Right Hand Chute Little River at Rivervale?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Right Hand Chute Little River at Rivervale is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Right Hand Chute Little River rises?
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Where is the Right Hand Chute Little River at Rivervale gauge located?
The gauge is located in Poinsett County, Arkansas at coordinates 35.6717°N, 90.3381°W. USGS site number: 07046600. 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, 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.