Arkansas River at Pine Bluff, AR
Is Arkansas River at Pine Bluff, AR flooding right now?
Arkansas River at Pine Bluff, AR measured 31.18 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 10.8 ft below its 42 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
31.18 ft
Streamflow
12,900 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 42 ft, with major flooding at 45 ft. The highest crest on record was 52.1 ft on Fri, May 28, 1943.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 40 ft | 8.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 42 ft | 10.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 44 ft | 12.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 45 ft | 13.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 52.1 ft | 1943-05-28 |
| 50.86 ft | 2019-06-06 |
| 50.74 ft | 1957-05-31 |
| 49.9 ft | 1927-04-21 |
| 47.7 ft | 1990-05-09 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Brumps Bayou at 6th Street in Pine Bluff | 5.3 mi | Jefferson County |
| Wabbaseka Bayou at Wabbaseka, Ark. | 12.2 mi | Jefferson County |
| Fish Lake Ditch near Altheimer, AR | 17.0 mi | Arkansas County |
| Salt Bayou Ditch near Humphrey, AR | 17.3 mi | Jefferson County |
| Temple Island HW/TW near Humphrey, AR | 17.3 mi | Jefferson 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.