Major Flood
36 ft
Current Water Level
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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
35 ft
Minor Flood
32 ft
Action Stage
29 ft
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.
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 20, 1912 | 41.8 ft | — |
| Feb 12, 1937 | 40.7 ft | — |
| May 13, 2011 | 39.81 ft | 88,390 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MSNA4
River
St. Francis River
County
St. Francis, AR
Coordinates
35.0131°N, 90.7192°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of St. Francis River at Madison?
The St. Francis River at Madison gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07047907) 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 St. Francis River at Madison?
The NWS-defined flood stage for St. Francis River at Madison is 32 feet. Action stage begins at 29 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 35 feet, and major flooding at 36 feet.
How do I get alerts when St. Francis River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add St. Francis River at Madison to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the St. Francis River at Madison gauge located?
The gauge is located in St. Francis County, Arkansas at coordinates 35.0131°N, 90.7192°W. USGS site number: 07047907. 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.