Skip Navigation Link weather.gov  
NOAA logo - Click to go to the NOAA homepage National Weather Service NWS logo - Click to go to the NWS homepage
Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service
Image background of Navigation bar Left
Bookmark and Share Navigation Bar End Cap

  
 

Web Portal Changes:

Please visit https://www.weather.gov/owp/operations for more information.



Hydrograph River at a Glance Download
Arkansas River at Little Rock Stage (ft)Flow (kcfs)Observed: 7.3 ft at 1:00PM Mar 24, 2024Observed: 7.3 ft at 2:00PM Mar 24, 2024Observed: 7.4 ft at 3:00PM Mar 24, 2024Observed: 7.46 ft at 4:00PM Mar 24, 2024Observed: 7.45 ft at 5:00PM Mar 24, 2024Observed: 7.42 ft at 6:00PM Mar 24, 2024Observed: 7.31 ft at 7:00PM Mar 24, 2024Observed: 7.27 ft at 8:00PM Mar 24, 2024Observed: 7.35 ft at 9:00PM Mar 24, 2024Observed: 7.22 ft at 10:00PM Mar 24, 2024Observed: 7.24 ft at 11:00PM Mar 24, 2024Observed: 7.17 ft at 12:00AM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 7.19 ft at 1:00AM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 7.11 ft at 2:00AM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 7.02 ft at 3:00AM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 7.11 ft at 4:00AM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 7.04 ft at 5:00AM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 7.08 ft at 6:00AM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 7.05 ft at 7:00AM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 7.07 ft at 8:00AM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 7.08 ft at 9:00AM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 7.22 ft at 10:00AM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 7.21 ft at 11:00AM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 7.27 ft at 12:00PM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 7.47 ft at 1:00PM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 7.51 ft at 2:00PM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 7.48 ft at 3:00PM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 7.99 ft at 4:00PM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 7.99 ft at 5:00PM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 8.34 ft at 6:00PM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 8.12 ft at 7:00PM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 8.01 ft at 8:00PM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 7.77 ft at 9:00PM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 7.51 ft at 10:00PM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 7.45 ft at 11:00PM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 7.41 ft at 12:00AM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 7.37 ft at 1:00AM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 7.35 ft at 2:00AM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 7.5 ft at 3:00AM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 7.41 ft at 4:00AM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 7.54 ft at 5:00AM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 7.71 ft at 6:00AM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 7.61 ft at 7:00AM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 7.59 ft at 8:00AM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 7.59 ft at 9:00AM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 7.59 ft at 10:00AM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 7.6 ft at 11:00AM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 7.63 ft at 12:00PM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 7.66 ft at 1:00PM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 7.96 ft at 2:00PM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 8.27 ft at 3:00PM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 8.62 ft at 4:00PM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 8.89 ft at 5:00PM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 8.93 ft at 6:00PM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 9 ft at 7:00PM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 9.05 ft at 8:00PM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 9.02 ft at 9:00PM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 8.99 ft at 10:00PM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 8.99 ft at 11:00PM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 8.99 ft at 12:00AM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 9.01 ft at 1:00AM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 9.16 ft at 2:00AM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 9.24 ft at 3:00AM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 9.33 ft at 4:00AM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 9.39 ft at 5:00AM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 9.44 ft at 6:00AM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 9.5 ft at 7:00AM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 9.53 ft at 8:00AM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 9.56 ft at 9:00AM Mar 27, 2024Highest Observation: 9.57 ft at 10:00AM Mar 27, 2024Highest Observation: 9.57 ft at 11:00AM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 9.5 ft at 12:00PM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 9.42 ft at 1:00PM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 9.11 ft at 2:00PM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 9.06 ft at 3:00PM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 9.02 ft at 4:00PM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 8.96 ft at 5:00PM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 8.63 ft at 6:00PM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 8.58 ft at 7:00PM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 8.56 ft at 8:00PM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 8.5 ft at 9:00PM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 8.47 ft at 10:00PM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 8.32 ft at 11:00PM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 8.24 ft at 12:00AM Mar 28, 2024Observed: 8.25 ft at 1:00AM Mar 28, 2024Observed: 8.24 ft at 2:00AM Mar 28, 2024Observed: 8.2 ft at 3:00AM Mar 28, 2024Observed: 8.17 ft at 4:00AM Mar 28, 2024Observed: 8.16 ft at 5:00AM Mar 28, 2024Observed: 8.01 ft at 6:00AM Mar 28, 2024Observed: 8.08 ft at 7:00AM Mar 28, 2024Observed: 8.07 ft at 8:00AM Mar 28, 2024Observed: 8.03 ft at 9:00AM Mar 28, 2024Observed: 8.03 ft at 10:00AM Mar 28, 2024Highest Forecast: 8.1 ft 1:00PM Mar 28, 2024Highest Forecast: 8.1 ft 7:00PM Mar 28, 2024Forecast: 8 ft 1:00AM Mar 29, 2024Forecast: 8 ft 7:00AM Mar 29, 2024Forecast: 7.9 ft 1:00PM Mar 29, 2024Forecast: 7.7 ft 7:00PM Mar 29, 2024Forecast: 7.6 ft 1:00AM Mar 30, 2024Forecast: 7.6 ft 7:00AM Mar 30, 2024Forecast: 7.5 ft 1:00PM Mar 30, 2024Forecast: 7.5 ft 7:00PM Mar 30, 2024Forecast: 7.5 ft 1:00AM Mar 31, 2024Forecast: 7.4 ft 7:00AM Mar 31, 2024Forecast: 7.4 ft 1:00PM Mar 31, 2024Forecast: 7.4 ft 7:00PM Mar 31, 2024Forecast: 7.4 ft 1:00AM Apr 01, 2024Forecast: 7.4 ft 7:00AM Apr 01, 2024Forecast: 7.4 ft 1:00PM Apr 01, 2024Forecast: 7.4 ft 7:00PM Apr 01, 2024Forecast: 7.4 ft 1:00AM Apr 02, 2024Forecast: 7.4 ft 7:00AM Apr 02, 2024Relevant - Ready - Responsive - ReliableLITA4(plotting HGIRG) Graph Created (12:11PM Mar 28, 2024)ObservedForecast (issued 8:08AM Mar 28)Latest observed value: 8.03 ft at 10:00 AM CDT 28-Mar-2024. Flood Stage is 23 ft
Printable Image
About this graph
Tabular Data (UTC)
Tabular Data (CDT)
XML Data
RSS Files
Datum: Not Available
Metadata
NOTE: 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.

Reliability of the Forecast: Based on current and forecast river, weather and reservoir conditions

NOTE: Forecasts for the Arkansas River at Little Rock are issued routinely year-round.

Return to Area Map
Upstream Gauge - at Toad Suck Lock and Dam Upstream Gauge Downstream Gauge Downstream Gauge - at Pine Bluff
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 27
Moderate Flood Stage: 25
Flood Stage: 23
Action Stage: 18
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 34.60 ft on 06/17/1833
(2) 33.00 ft on 04/20/1927
(3) 32.60 ft on 05/25/1844
(4) 30.50 ft on 06/13/1877
(5) 30.45 ft on 04/21/1945
(6) 30.05 ft on 05/27/1943
(7) 29.71 ft on 06/05/2019
(8) 29.70 ft on 08/01/1866
(9) 29.60 ft on 03/22/1858
(10) 29.60 ft on 04/17/1844
Show More Historic Crests

(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 29.71 ft on 06/05/2019
(2) 24.93 ft on 01/02/2016
(3) 22.89 ft on 06/03/2015
(4) 20.28 ft on 05/13/2015
(5) 15.13 ft on 06/24/2000
(6) 17.66 ft on 11/26/1996
(7) 20.02 ft on 06/18/1995
(8) 14.84 ft on 11/06/1994
(9) 20.03 ft on 05/14/1993
(10) 18.81 ft on 12/17/1992
Show More Recent Crests

(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.

For more information on your flood risk go to www.floodsmart.gov.

Zoom Level:16
KML Image
Gauge LocationGauge Map Marker
Disclaimer
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.
Flood Impacts & Photos Collapse
If you notice any errors in the below information, please contact our Webmaster
34.6 Flood of record, June 1833.
29 Baring Cross, Dixie, and Eastgate areas of North Little Rock are affected.
27 Shillcutt Bayou backwater flooding near 37th and 38th Streets west of State Highway 365. The County Farm Road area floods from backwater up the Little Maumelle River, several homes are impacted by access problems. The Arkansas River crested in May 8th 1990 at 27.7 feet.
26 Fourche Dam Pike and the community south of the road begins flooding from backwater up Fourche Creek. Burns Park golf course partially flooded from backwater up Shillcutt Bayou.
25 Areas on the North Little Rock side near White Oak and Shilcutt Bayous may be affected. Lower areas of Burns Park inundated by backwater.
24 Homes on Gribble Street in the Crockett Addition may be affected. Riverfront Park inside the levee flooded. Beck Road, County Farm Road, and Isabell Lane will become inundated.
23 Bankfull stage. Rebsamen Park Golf Course, Murray Park, and Riverfront Park partially flooded. Marine terminal and commercial facilities downstream of the Interstate 30 Bridge are affected.
21 North Little Rock must close sewer system flood gates to prevent backwater flooding up sewers. Water will be encroaching on homes in Two Rivers Park area along the Arkansas River.
18 Farmlands downstream of Little Rock are effected. The Bill Clark Presidential Park Wetlands are inundated. Portions of Burns Park, Cooks Landing, and the Arkansas River Trail on the North Little Rock side are inundated.
Photos
(1) Little Rock from the air
About This Location Collapse

Latitude: 34.749722° N, Longitude: 92.269167° W, Horizontal Datum: NAD83/WGS84

River Stage
Reference Frame
Gauge Height Flood Stage Uses
NWS stage 0 ft 23 ft Interpreting hydrographs and NWS watch, warnings, and forecasts, and inundation maps
Vertical Datum Elevation
(gauge height = 0)
Elevation
(gauge height = flood stage)
Elevation information source
NAVD88 Not Available Not Available Survey grade GPS equipment, FEMA flood plain maps, newer USGS topographic maps
NGVD 29 223.61 ft 246.61 ft Older USGS topographic maps, NGVD29 benchmarks
MSL Not Available Not Available Older USGS topographic maps, MSL benchmarks
Other Not Available Not Available  

Current/Historical Observations:

Additional Information Collapse
Flow rating is not accurate below 8 feet due to the fluctuating levels at upstream and downstream locks and dams. River flow forecast can be found at the following link: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/images/rtimages/abrfc/Hydrographs/fcst/images/LITTLE_ROCK_QT.gif
Resources Collapse
Hydrologic Resources Additional Resources
Collaborative Agencies Collapse
The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. For details, please click here.
NWS Information
National Weather Service
Little Rock Weather Forecast Office
8400 Remount Road
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 834-0308
Ask Questions/Webmaster
Page last modified: 2-Nov-2020 7:29 PM
Disclaimer
Credits
Glossary
Privacy Policy
About Us
Career Opportunities