Ouachita River at Felsenthal Lock and Dam
Critical Stages
70' - Action
70' - Flood
81' - Moderate
83' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 9:30 PM CST 12/14/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 65.2 ft
Flow: 16.8 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 AM 12/15 | 65.2 | 16.8 |
| 6 AM 12/15 | 65.2 | 16.8 |
| 12 PM 12/15 | 65.2 | 16.8 |
| 6 PM 12/15 | 65.2 | 16.8 |
| 12 AM 12/16 | 65.2 | 16.8 |
| 6 AM 12/16 | 65.2 | 16.8 |
| 12 PM 12/16 | 65.2 | 16.8 |
| 6 PM 12/16 | 65.1 | 16.6 |
| 12 AM 12/17 | 65.1 | 16.6 |
| 6 AM 12/17 | 65.1 | 16.6 |
| 12 PM 12/17 | 65.1 | 16.6 |
| 6 PM 12/17 | 65.1 | 16.6 |
| 12 AM 12/18 | 65.1 | 16.6 |
| 6 AM 12/18 | 65.1 | 16.6 |
| 12 PM 12/18 | 65.1 | 16.6 |
| 6 PM 12/18 | 65.1 | 16.6 |
| 12 AM 12/19 | 65.1 | 16.6 |
| 6 AM 12/19 | 65.1 | 16.6 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 PM 12/14 | 65.19 | 16.8 |
| 10:15 PM 12/14 | 65.19 | 16.8 |
| 10:00 PM 12/14 | 65.19 | 16.8 |
| 9:45 PM 12/14 | 65.17 | 16.8 |
| 9:30 PM 12/14 | 65.2 | 16.8 |
| 9:15 PM 12/14 | 65.19 | 16.8 |
| 9:00 PM 12/14 | 65.18 | 16.8 |
| 8:45 PM 12/14 | 65.18 | 16.8 |
| 8:30 PM 12/14 | 65.2 | 16.8 |
| 8:15 PM 12/14 | 65.19 | 16.8 |
| 8:00 PM 12/14 | 65.19 | 16.8 |
| 7:45 PM 12/14 | 65.19 | 16.8 |
| 7:30 PM 12/14 | 65.2 | 16.8 |
| 7:15 PM 12/14 | 65.18 | 16.8 |
| 7:00 PM 12/14 | 65.17 | 16.8 |
| 6:45 PM 12/14 | 65.18 | 16.8 |
| 6:30 PM 12/14 | 65.18 | 16.8 |
| 6:15 PM 12/14 | 65.18 | 16.8 |
| 6:00 PM 12/14 | 65.19 | 16.8 |
| 5:45 PM 12/14 | 65.18 | 16.8 |
| 5:30 PM 12/14 | 65.18 | 16.8 |
| 5:15 PM 12/14 | 65.17 | 16.8 |
| 5:00 PM 12/14 | 65.19 | 16.8 |
| 4:45 PM 12/14 | 65.17 | 16.8 |
| 4:30 PM 12/14 | 65.19 | 16.8 |
| 4:15 PM 12/14 | 65.19 | 16.8 |
| 4:00 PM 12/14 | 65.17 | 16.8 |
| 3:45 PM 12/14 | 65.17 | 16.8 |
| 3:30 PM 12/14 | 65.18 | 16.8 |
| 3:15 PM 12/14 | 65.19 | 16.8 |
83' -
Expect long term flooding for several weeks in the Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge. Travel becomes difficult as all access roadways flood.
81' -
Moderate flooding of county roadways and bridges will continue for several days. Detours are necessary and travel in and around the area will be difficult.
80.5' -
Floodwaters will continue to receed from roadways and bridges around the locks. Roadways and detours will begin to slowly open for use during the next three days.
80' -
Flooding of low lying areas in the Felsenthal Wildlife Refuge will continue for at least another three weeks.
75' -
Flooding in the Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge will continue for at least another ten days.
73' -
Expect minor flooding to continue in the Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge for at least another week.
70' -
Minor lowland flooding of the Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge will continue for several days. Secondary roadways along the river bottom will be inundated and closed.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Apr 11, 1945 | 88.3 |
| May 14, 1958 | 87.1 |
| May 10, 1991 | 86.4 |
| Nov 9, 2009 | 85.78 |
| May 5, 1973 | 85.7 |
| Mar 11, 2018 | 85.49 |
| May 22, 2009 | 84.3 |
| Jan 6, 1983 | 84.2 |
| May 20, 2019 | 83.1 |
| Mar 22, 2016 | 82.95 |
| Mar 17, 2001 | 82.4 |
| Jan 5, 2010 | 82.3 |
| Dec 31, 1982 | 81.9 |
| Jan 8, 1988 | 81.4 |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 81 |
| Jan 31, 1974 | 80.19 |
| Dec 30, 2001 | 79.9 |
| Feb 28, 2020 | 79.2 |
| Mar 29, 2015 | 79 |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 77.12 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
