Black River at Black Rock, AR
Is Black River at Black Rock, AR flooding right now?
Black River at Black Rock, AR measured 0.84 ft on 2026-11-11 14:00:00 UTC. That observation was 13.2 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.84 ft
Streamflow
2,280 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 28 ft. The highest crest on record was 31.9 ft on Sat, Aug 21, 1915.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 11.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 13.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 24.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 28 ft | 27.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 31.9 ft | 1915-08-21 |
| 31.51 ft | 1982-12-04 |
| 30.45 ft | 2011-04-27 |
| 30.3 ft | 1927-04-15 |
| 30 ft | 2017-05-01 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Spring River at Imboden, AR | 8.2 mi | Randolph County |
| Black River at Pocahontas, AR | 12.7 mi | Randolph County |
| Eleven Point River near Ravenden Springs, AR | 16.9 mi | Randolph County |
| Fourche River above Pocahontas, Ark. | 18.5 mi | Randolph County |
| Cache River at Egypt, AR | 19.2 mi | Craighead 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.