Ouachita River at Camden, AR
Is Ouachita River at Camden, AR flooding right now?
Ouachita River at Camden, AR measured 5.45 ft on 2026-11-11 14:30:00 UTC. That observation was 20.6 ft below its 26 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.45 ft
Streamflow
577 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 26 ft, with major flooding at 40 ft. The highest crest on record was 46 ft on Fri, May 12, 1882.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 25.5 ft | 20.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 26 ft | 20.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 36 ft | 30.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 40 ft | 34.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 46 ft | 1882-05-12 |
| 44.82 ft | 1945-04-03 |
| 43.87 ft | 1958-05-05 |
| 43.08 ft | 1968-05-17 |
| 42.5 ft | 1987-12-29 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Smackover Creek near Smackover, AR | 15.4 mi | Union County |
| Moro Creek near Fordyce, AR | 31.0 mi | Calhoun County |
| Cornie Bayou near Three Creeks | 39.2 mi | Union County |
| Saline River near Sheridan, AR | 43.0 mi | Grant County |
| Antoine River at Antoine, AR | 46.1 mi | Pike 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.