White River at Georgetown
Arkansas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in White County, Arkansas on the White River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 07076750, 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
28 ft
Moderate Flood
24 ft
Minor Flood
21 ft
Action Stage
20.5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
32 ft
Overtopping of Kitty Barnes Levee in Woodruff and Prairie counties. Flood of record, was 33.95 feet May 2011.
30 ft
Overtopping of both Little Red River Levees between 30 and 31 feet. Highest crest since completion of upstream reservoirs was 33.95 feet in May 2011, second highest was 30.2 feet in March 2008, third highest was 30.1 feet in April 1973. Georgetown is an island and persons in the community should leave or be prepared for a prolonged stay. Many homes and cabins are flooded along the lower reaches of the Little Red River and for several miles along State Highway 36 west of the White River in White County.
29 ft
Patrolling begins on Kitty Barnes Levee in Woodruff County. Fifth highest crest since completion of upstream reservoirs. Serious conditions throughout White River Valley. River crested over 30 feet in May 2011, March and April 2008.
28 ft
Levees along South Bank of Little Red River protecting cropland and the National Wildlife Refuge is possibly overtopped. Water runs around lower end of levee system. Homes flooded near Nimmo, near West Point, and in the Georgetown vicinity. Georgetown is isolated by floodwater. Residents should leave, or have provisions for a prolonged stay.
26 ft
Backwater up Little Red River floods bottomland near West Point and Georgetown. Numerous roads and bridges flooded west of the river. Extensive area of cropland in White, Woodruff, and Prairie counties flooded. State Highway 36 is probably flooded and impassable. Georgetown and Nimmo could be isolated by floodwater. Residents should either leave or have provisions for a prolonged stay.
24 ft
State Highway 36 to Georgetown may be flooding due to backwater up Little Red River, especially during locally heavy rainfall or high White River stage. Levee on north side of the Little Red River protecting the Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge, primarily cropland, may be overtopped.
23 ft
Minor street flooding in Georgetown including Heath Scott Drive and Riverside Street near the boat ramp.
22 ft
Farm fields and farm roads on either side of Highway 36 west of Georgetown inundated.
21 ft
Hurricane Lake Wildlife Management Area and Raft Creek Bottoms inundated. Roads in the bottoms are flooded.
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 | 33.95 ft | — |
| May 6, 2011 | 33.95 ft | — |
| Jan 31, 1949 | 32.8 ft | — |
| Jan 31, 1949 | 32.8 ft | — |
| Apr 3, 1945 | 32.1 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of White River at Georgetown?
The White River at Georgetown gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07076750) 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 Georgetown?
The NWS-defined flood stage for White River at Georgetown is 21 feet. Action stage begins at 20.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
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Where is the White River at Georgetown gauge located?
The gauge is located in White County, Arkansas at coordinates 35.1289°N, 91.4497°W. USGS site number: 07076750. 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. Geological Survey
- 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.