White River at Newport
Arkansas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Jackson County, Arkansas on the White River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 07074500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
30 ft
Moderate Flood
28 ft
Minor Flood
26 ft
Action Stage
21.5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
36 ft
The 1 Percent Chance Flood event was determined to be 36.6 feet at Newport. Stage of 35.9 feet experienced April 1945, prior to the completion of flood control reservoirs upstream.
34 ft
White River crested in December 1982 and March 2008 at 34 feet. Railroad Bridge downstream of Newport overtopped. Serious flooding in Jacksonport and Newport. Homes along State Highway 14 are flooded. Village Creek backing into portions of Newport. These crest are the highest since completion of Bull Shoals Dam in 1951. State Highways 14, 37, 69, 122, 367, and 384 all affected.
31 ft
Patrolling of Newport, Jacksonport, and Village Creek Levees begins. Homes and businesses inside levee at Newport flooded. State Highways 14, 37, 69, 367, and 384 may all be impacted by flooding with the lower lying highways closed.
30 ft
Serious flood problems in Jackson and Independence counties. Flooding extends across entire White River Valley downstream of Newport. State Highways 14, 37, 69, and 384 in the vicinity of Newport may all be affected by flooding. Village Creek may be backing into portions of Newport.
28 ft
Bateman Levee may be threatened with overtopping. State Highway 14 east of Newport at Village Creek could be flooded by backwater. State Highway 14 west of Newport is flooded. State Highway 69 in Independence County may be flooded. Flooding up Village Creek extends to eastern portions of Newport. Extensive flooding of cropland in Jackson and Independence County along the White and the lower Black River. River crested slightly above 28 feet in December 2001 and March 2002.
27 ft
State Highway 14 between Newport and Oil Trough and State Highway 122 to Newark affected. Possible structural flooding along State Highway 14 in Independence County. Bateman Levee patrolling begins.
26 ft
Many thousands of acres of cropland are inundated. Water is near State Highway 14. Many private levees are overtopped allowing the river to flood cropland. Water in portions of Jacksonport State Park that are on river side of levee.
21 ft
Corps regulation stage during the winter months for Bull Shoals and Norfork Reservoir releases.
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 16, 1945 | 35.9 ft | 343,000 cfs |
| Apr 16, 1945 | 35.9 ft | 343,000 cfs |
| Apr 16, 1927 | 35.6 ft | 387,000 cfs |
| Apr 16, 1927 | 35.6 ft | 387,000 cfs |
| May 13, 1943 | 34.68 ft | 304,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of White River at Newport?
The White River at Newport gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07074500) 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 Newport?
The NWS-defined flood stage for White River at Newport is 26 feet. Action stage begins at 21.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 28 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
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Where is the White River at Newport gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jackson County, Arkansas at coordinates 35.6053°N, 91.2889°W. USGS site number: 07074500. 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.