Black River at Pocahontas, AR
Is Black River at Pocahontas, AR flooding right now?
Black River at Pocahontas, AR measured 0.50 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 16.5 ft below its 17 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.50 ft
Streamflow
1,620 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 17 ft, with major flooding at 25 ft. The highest crest on record was 28.95 ft on Wed, May 3, 2017.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 15.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17 ft | 16.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 22 ft | 21.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 25 ft | 24.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 28.95 ft | 2017-05-03 |
| 28.47 ft | 2011-04-28 |
| 27.9 ft | 1915-08-04 |
| 26.56 ft | 2008-03-22 |
| 25.9 ft | 1927-04-17 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Fourche River above Pocahontas, Ark. | 6.1 mi | Randolph County |
| Eleven Point River near Ravenden Springs, AR | 10.2 mi | Randolph County |
| Murray Creek near Reyno, AR | 11.7 mi | Randolph County |
| Spring River at Imboden, AR | 11.7 mi | Randolph County |
| Black River at Black Rock, AR | 12.6 mi | Lawrence 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.