AR River at Van Buren, AR
Is AR River at Van Buren, AR flooding right now?
AR River at Van Buren, AR measured 19.16 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 2.8 ft below its 22 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
19.16 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 22 ft, with major flooding at 31 ft. The highest crest on record was 40.79 ft on Sat, Jun 1, 2019.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 22 ft | 2.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 22 ft | 2.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 26 ft | 6.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 31 ft | 11.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 40.79 ft | 2019-06-01 |
| 40.26 ft | 2019-05-28 |
| 38.1 ft | 1945-04-16 |
| 38 ft | 1943-05-12 |
| 37.3 ft | 1941-11-03 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Sunnymeade Creek at 46th Street in Ft. Smith | 2.6 mi | Sebastian County |
| Arkansas River at Ft. Smith, Ar. | 5.0 mi | Sebastian County |
| AR River at James W. Trimble L&D near Van Buren, AR | 6.5 mi | Sebastian County |
| Mill Creek Tributary at Towson Avenue in Ft. Smith | 6.7 mi | Sebastian County |
| Lee Creek near Van Buren Ark | 6.8 mi | Sharp County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.