RIVER GAUGE · ST. FRANCIS RIVER
St. Francis River at Madison
St. Francis County, Arkansas
Water level2.59 ft
Flow1,850 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action29 ft25,985 cfs
Minor flood32 ft
Moderate flood35 ft
Major flood36 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 43.5 ft
Water begins flooding the Madison Post Office parking lot.
- 41.5 ft
Numerous homes are flooding. Water begins flowing over Highway 50 near the bridge.
- 36.5 ft
Flooding is occurring in the mobile home park on the left bank of the river east of Madison.
- 35 ft
Homes and numerous secondary roads are threatened.
- 33 ft
Flooding is occurring on most farm land bordering the river.
- 32 ft
Flooding of farm land east of Madison is occurring.
- 29 ft
Agricultural land near the river is affected by flood water.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 1912 | 41.8 ft | — |
| Feb 12, 1937 | 40.7 ft | — |
| May 13, 2011 | 39.81 ft | 88,390 cfs |
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