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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the Arkansas Red-Basin River Forecast Center.
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Forecasts for the Spring River near Waco are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
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Upstream Locations Upstream Gauge Downstream Gauge Downstream Gauge - near Baxter Springs
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Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 33
Moderate Flood Stage: 30
Flood Stage: 19
Action Stage: 15
Low Stage (in feet): 0.9

Historic Crests
(1) 34.06 ft on 09/26/1993
(2) 30.94 ft on 05/19/1943
(3) 30.82 ft on 12/28/2015
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 27.68 ft on 05/06/2022 (P)
(2) 20.90 ft on 03/20/2020
(3) 27.97 ft on 05/24/2019
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) 0.80 ft on 07/24/1934
(2) 0.89 ft on 07/28/1954
(3) 0.94 ft on 09/12/2006
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Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.
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34.06 this is the record flood level reached on September 26, 1993. Major Flooding affects roadways and property near the gage site and along the reach of the river.
33 major flooding affects roadways and property near the gage site and along the reach of the river.
30.9 flood waters rise to one foot above the bridge deck at the gage site. Approximate level of the one percent chance flood.
30 flood waters inundate low lying roadways near the river.
29.5 flood waters impact the bridge deck at the gage site.
27 the Highway 171 Bridge downstream from the gage site floods.
25.8 the gage is damaged by flood waters.
19 roads on the east side of Maple Bridge flood. Flood waters impact low areas near Galesburg upstream from the Waco forecast point. Blackberry Creek floods due to backwater effects from the Spring River.
16 flood waters begin to impact low areas along Maple Road and County Road 270 on the east side of the bridge where the gage is located.

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