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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the Lower Mississippi 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 Jacks Fork at Eminence are issued routinely year-round.

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Downstream Gauge

Zoom Level:16

Flood Categories (in feet)

Major Flood Stage:	20
Moderate Flood Stage:	15
Flood Stage:	12
Action Stage:	6.4
Low Stage (in feet):	1.4

Historic Crests
(1) 27.72 ft on 04/30/2017
(2) 17.82 ft on 11/15/1993
(3) 17.58 ft on 11/19/1985
(4) 17.22 ft on 05/08/2002
(5) 17.15 ft on 02/23/1985
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 14.60 ft on 03/25/2023 (P)
(2) 12.73 ft on 03/04/2023 (P)
(3) 14.64 ft on 12/18/2021 (P)
(4) 11.50 ft on 01/26/2021
(5) 12.17 ft on 05/18/2020
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) 0.46 ft on 12/04/2012
(2) 0.66 ft on 09/16/1956
(3) 1.05 ft on 08/26/1955
(4) 1.16 ft on 08/15/1954
(5) 1.59 ft on 08/25/2012
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	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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27.27	this is the record crest set on April 30, 2017. Widespread flood damage occurred and numerous buildings and roads flood.
26	flood waters reach the bridge deck of Highway 19 at the gage site.
24	flood waters affect the north approach to Highway 19 in Eminence.
20	flood waters reach Tom Akers Road west of Highway 19 and portions of Riverview Drive.
18	flood waters impact State Highway 106 near the gage site.
16	flood waters impact City Park and other low lying areas in the city of Eminence.
12	low lying areas including the Rivers Edge Lodge and canoe rental locations in Eminence flood.
8	the picnic area near the Rivers Edge Resort floods.
6.4	river access to the Jacks Fork is closed due to elevated water levels.
Photos (1) Jacks Fork River Stream Gage (2) Looking upstream on the Jacks Fork River (3) Looking downstream on the Jacks Fork River (4) Picnic area near River's Edge Lodge July 30, 2009 (5) Upstream side of gauge at Eminence on July 30, 2009 (6) Downstream side of Eminence gauge on July30, 2009

Other Real-time and/or Archive Data Sources:

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

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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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