Is the Ouachita River flooding?
The Ouachita River is tracked by 7 USGS streamgauges in Arkansas. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Ouachita River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 7 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Arkansas river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Ouachita River near Malvern, AR. The highest level ever recorded there was 30.30 ft on 15 May 1923, carrying 140,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1903 (72 annual peaks).
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ouachita River at Remmel Dam above Jones Mill, AR | No flooding | 6.10 ft | — | |
| Ouachita River at Camden, AR | No flooding | 6.46 ft | 26 ft | |
| Ouachita River below Remmel Dam at Jones Mill, AR | No current data | — | — | — |
| Ouachita River near Malvern, AR | No current data | — | — | — |
| Ouachita River near AR/LA State Line | No current data | — | — | — |
| Ouachita River near Mount Ida, AR | No flood stage defined | 2.19 ft | — | |
| Ouachita River at Felsenthal L&D (lower) | No flood stage defined | 49.81 ft | — |
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.