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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the Arkansas Red-Basin River Forecast Center.

	Hydrograph			River at a Glance			Download			Probability Information Weekly Chance of Exceeding Levels Chance of Exceeding Levels During Entire Period Short-term Probabilistic Guidance (Experimental)

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Forecasts for the Arkansas River at Morrilton are issued routinely year-round.

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Upstream Gauge

Downstream Gauge

Zoom Level:14

Flood Categories (in feet)

Major Flood Stage:	38
Moderate Flood Stage:	34
Flood Stage:	30
Action Stage:	29
Low Stage (in feet):	-9999

Historic Crests
(1) 43.03 ft on 06/04/2019 (P)
(2) 42.00 ft on 04/19/1927
(3) 41.30 ft on 05/06/1990
(4) 40.80 ft on 05/15/1943
(5) 40.48 ft on 12/31/2015
(6) 40.40 ft on 04/21/1945
(7) 40.00 ft on 12/04/1982
(8) 39.55 ft on 05/27/1957
(9) 39.20 ft on 06/22/1935
(10) 39.10 ft on 11/06/1941
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 43.03 ft on 06/04/2019 (P)
(2) 30.36 ft on 02/26/2018
(3) 30.98 ft on 05/22/2017
(4) 40.48 ft on 12/31/2015
(5) 38.64 ft on 06/02/2015
(6) 30.88 ft on 05/22/2015
(7) 38.00 ft on 05/12/2015
(8) 36.52 ft on 04/27/2011
(9) 32.35 ft on 05/07/2009
(10) 36.84 ft on 04/12/2008
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.

	Gauge Location	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

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49	Levees overtopped.
42	Highest stage prior to period of record April 1927.
41	Several roads and streets are impacted by water including Highway 13, Highway 113, City Creek Road, and Springfield Street. Highway 9 may also become impacted. River crested at 40.48 feet in December 2015.
40	Several roads and streets are impacted by water including Highway 113, City Creek Road, and Springfield Street. River crested at 40.48 feet in December 2015.
38	Begin levee patrolling. River crested at 38.64 feet in June 2015.
34	Backwaters up Point Remove Creek will flood acres of cropland.
32	Extensive agricultural acreage downstream of Morrilton along the right bank and north of Ormond Lock and Dam. Remove equipment in the floodplain.
30	Commercial and industrial establishments downstream of the State Highway 9 Bridge are effected.
Photos (1) Looking Upstream - August 2013 (2) Looking Downstream - August 2013 (3) Looking Upstream from Hwy 9 Bridge

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Additional Information

River flow forecast can be found at the following link: http://www.srh.noaa.gov/images/rtimages/abrfc/Hydrographs/fcst/images/MORRILTON_1W_QT.gif

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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.

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