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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) Not Available

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Forecasts for the Arkansas River at Lamar are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.

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Upstream Gauge

Downstream Gauge

Zoom Level:15

Flood Categories (in feet)

Major Flood Stage:	15
Moderate Flood Stage:	13
Flood Stage:	11
Action Stage:	9
Low Stage (in feet):	-9999

Historic Crests
(1) 13.06 ft on 05/27/1996
(2) 12.79 ft on 08/12/1997
(3) 12.47 ft on 07/31/1998
(4) 11.41 ft on 07/30/2015 (P)
(5) 11.11 ft on 06/07/1999
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 11.41 ft on 07/30/2015 (P)
(2) 11.01 ft on 07/27/2009
(3) 9.29 ft on 08/29/2002
(4) 10.63 ft on 06/08/2001
(5) 11.11 ft on 06/07/1999
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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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25	Major flooding occurs in Lamar. Multiple homes and businesses are impacted. Water reaches the base of the Highway 287 Bridge.
19	Flood waters inundate the industrial park on the north side of Lamar. Multiple businesses are impacted. Flood waters threaten The Days Inn, The Cow Palace, Ranchers Supply Company and Opals Pub. Gravel and paving operations and North Gateway Park near the Highway 287 Bridge are inundated.
18	Flood waters threaten the All Rite Paving and Redi Mix operation on the northwest side of the Highway 287 Bridge.
17	Flood waters reach the parking areas near the Ace Tire operation on the northeast side of the Highway 287 Bridge.
15	Major agricultural flooding occurs. Lowlands are completely inundated. Waters begin to threaten North Gateway Park southeast of the Highway 50 bridge.
13	Moderate lowland agricultural flooding occurs near Lamar.
11	Minor lowland agricultural flooding occurs near Lamar.
10	The river is bankfull. Minor overbank flow into lowlands along the river occurs near Lamar. Water flows into low lying meadows near County Road 13.
9	Minor overbank flow into low spots along the river occurs near Lamar.
Photos (1) Looking Upstream - River Stage 4.57 Feet (2) Looking Downstream - River Stage 4.57 Feet

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U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Data and Site Info for Lamar

Additional Information

River stage observations provided by the USGS

Collaborative Agencies

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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