White River at Des Arc
Arkansas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Prairie County, Arkansas on the White River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: DSCA4). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
30 ft
Moderate Flood
26 ft
Minor Flood
24 ft
Action Stage
23 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
39 ft
Similar conditions to record flood event in May 2011 when river crested at 39.43 feet. Very serious situation with numerous homes, roads, and buisnesses inundated.
37 ft
Extensive flooding similar to conditions in February 1949 when the river rose to 37.45 feet, with numerous roads closed and homes in and near Des Arc flooded.
33.5 ft
Homes and highways at Des Arc and nearby are flooded. River crested at 33.7 feet in March and again in April 2008. Very serious flooding. State Highways 33, 38, and 11 all flooded.
32 ft
Flood of December 1982 crested at 32.1 ft. Third highest crest since upstream reservoirs completed. Extensive flooding in the river valley with numerous roads flooded and some structures flooded north of Des Arc along Highway 11 and near Spring Lake. A high Mississippi River level can raise and prolong flooding along the lower White River as far upstream as Des Arc.
30 ft
Numerous county roads and bridges inundated. Many dollars in damages in Prairie County. Extensive farmland and timberland flooded. Backwater flooding of Wattensaw Bayou and Bayou Des Arc. Patrolling of Kitty Barnes Levee on East Bank begins.
28 ft
Many roads are likley impacted by high water including Horshoe Lake Road and Hill Lake Road north of Des Arc.
27 ft
Water is backing up Bayou Des Arc and Cypress Bayou. West Park Drive is inundated.
24 ft
Many acres of farmland flooded within the levees. Water is backing up Bayou Des Arc and Cypress Bayou.
21 ft
Minor flooding of farmlands within the levees.
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 7, 2011 | 39.43 ft | 297,258 cfs |
| May 7, 2011 | 39.43 ft | 297,258 cfs |
| Feb 1, 1949 | 37.35 ft | — |
| Feb 1, 1949 | 37.35 ft | — |
| Apr 2, 1945 | 35.6 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
DSCA4
River
White River
County
Prairie, AR
Coordinates
34.9767°N, 91.4925°W
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What is the current water level of White River at Des Arc?
The White River at Des Arc gauge is maintained by USGS 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 White River at Des Arc?
The NWS-defined flood stage for White River at Des Arc is 24 feet. Action stage begins at 23 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 26 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
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Where is the White River at Des Arc gauge located?
The gauge is located in Prairie County, Arkansas at coordinates 34.9767°N, 91.4925°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: 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.