Is the Red River flooding?

Arkansas · 3 gauges · Arkansas river levels

The Red River is tracked by 3 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 Red River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 3 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.

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Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Red River at Index, AR. The highest level ever recorded there was 34.25 ft on 23 February 1938, carrying 297,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1918 (108 annual peaks). It is currently at 0.04 ft, 34.2 ft below that record.

Drains 48,000 sq mi · gauge elevation 247 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Red River at Index, ARNo flooding0.04 ft25 ft
Red River at Fulton, ARNo flooding-2.52 ft27 ft
Red River at Spring Bank, ARNo flooding10.48 ft37 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.