Major Flood
31 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
27 ft
Minor Flood
22 ft
Action Stage
19 ft
What Floods at Each Level
29 ft
The lower sections of the levee near Saint Francis could be topped.
25 ft
Flood water begins flowing over the lower places in the levee near County Road 338 north of Saint Francis.
23 ft
Most lowland inside the levee system is flooded.
22 ft
Several roads near Wilhelmina, Missouri are flooded. Recreational areas and large areas of agricultural land near the river are flooded.
19 ft
Overbank flooding into lowland near the river begins.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 1935 | 28.2 ft | 39,200 cfs |
| May 3, 2011 | 27.25 ft | 43,059 cfs |
| Jun 25, 1928 | 26.7 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SFRA4
River
St. Francis River
County
Clay, AR
Coordinates
36.4558°N, 90.1378°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of St. Francis River at St. Francis?
The St. Francis River at St. Francis gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07040100) 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 St. Francis?
The NWS-defined flood stage for St. Francis River at St. Francis is 22 feet. Action stage begins at 19 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 27 feet, and major flooding at 31 feet.
How do I get alerts when St. Francis River rises?
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Where is the St. Francis River at St. Francis gauge located?
The gauge is located in Clay County, Arkansas at coordinates 36.4558°N, 90.1378°W. USGS site number: 07040100. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: USGS and USACE, 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.