Is the Petit Jean River flooding?
The Petit Jean River is tracked by 4 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 Petit Jean River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 4 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 Petit Jean River at Danville, AR. The highest level ever recorded there was 31.82 ft on 17 April 1939, carrying 70,800 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1917 (109 annual peaks). It is currently at 9.67 ft, 22.1 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petit Jean River at Danville, AR | No flooding | 9.67 ft | 20 ft | |
| Petit Jean River near Waveland, Ark. | No current data | — | — | — |
| Petit Jean River near Booneville, AR | No flood stage defined | 1.22 ft | — | |
| Petit Jean River near Centerville, AR | No flood stage defined | 0.85 ft | — |