Petit Jean River at Danville, AR
Is Petit Jean River at Danville, AR flooding right now?
Petit Jean River at Danville, AR measured 9.67 ft on 2026-11-11 13:45:00 UTC. That observation was 10.3 ft below its 20 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
9.67 ft
Streamflow
2 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 26 ft. The highest crest on record was 31.8 ft on Mon, Apr 17, 1939.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 20 ft | 10.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 10.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 24 ft | 14.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 26 ft | 16.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 31.8 ft | 1939-04-17 |
| 29.5 ft | 1945-06-12 |
| 29.36 ft | 1982-12-03 |
| 29.22 ft | 2015-12-28 |
| 28.21 ft | 2008-03-19 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Petit Jean River near Centerville, AR | 11.1 mi | Yell County |
| Dutch Creek at Waltreak, AR | 13.2 mi | Yell County |
| Petit Jean River near Waveland, Ark. | 13.7 mi | Yell County |
| Arkansas River at Dardanelle, AR | 18.1 mi | Pope County |
| Fourche LaFave River Near Gravelly, AR | 19.6 mi | Yell 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.