Is the St. Francis River flooding?

Arkansas · 3 gauges · Arkansas river levels

The St. Francis 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 St. Francis River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 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.

data refreshed 4 min ago

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 St. Francis River at St. Francis, AR. The highest level ever recorded there was 28.20 ft on 15 March 1935, carrying 39,200 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1916 (90 annual peaks).

Drains 1,770 sq mi · gauge elevation 271 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
St. Francis River at St. Francis, ARNo current data22 ft
St. Francis River at Lake City, ARNo current data10 ft
St. Francis River at Parkin, ARNo current data
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.