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Illinois River (AR OK) near Watts

Critical Stages
13' - Action
13' - Flood
17' - Moderate
23' - Major

Latest Observation

Updated: 4:30 PM CST 12/15/25

Status: No Flooding

Stage: 2.51 ft

Flow: 0.281 kcfs

Forecast

TimeStage (ft)Flow (kcfs)
6 PM 12/15 2.5 0.278
12 AM 12/16 2.5 0.278
6 AM 12/16 2.5 0.278
12 PM 12/16 2.5 0.278
6 PM 12/16 2.5 0.278
12 AM 12/17 2.5 0.278
6 AM 12/17 2.4 0.253
12 PM 12/17 2.4 0.253
6 PM 12/17 2.4 0.253
12 AM 12/18 2.4 0.253
6 AM 12/18 2.4 0.253
12 PM 12/18 2.4 0.253
6 PM 12/18 2.4 0.253
12 AM 12/19 2.4 0.253
6 AM 12/19 2.4 0.253
12 PM 12/19 2.4 0.253
6 PM 12/19 2.4 0.253
12 AM 12/20 2.4 0.253
6 AM 12/20 2.4 0.253
TimeStage (ft)Flow (kcfs)
4:30 PM 12/15 2.51 0.281
4:00 PM 12/15 2.53 0.286
3:30 PM 12/15 2.57 0.296
3:00 PM 12/15 2.65 0.319
2:30 PM 12/15 2.68 0.328
2:00 PM 12/15 2.71 0.337
1:30 PM 12/15 2.67 0.325
1:00 PM 12/15 2.51 0.281
12:30 PM 12/15 2.51 0.281
12:00 PM 12/15 2.51 0.281
11:30 AM 12/15 2.51 0.281
11:00 AM 12/15 2.52 0.283
10:30 AM 12/15 2.51 0.281
10:00 AM 12/15 2.5 0.278
9:30 AM 12/15 2.51 0.281
9:00 AM 12/15 2.5 0.278
8:30 AM 12/15 2.51 0.281
8:00 AM 12/15 2.5 0.278
7:30 AM 12/15 2.51 0.281
7:00 AM 12/15 2.51 0.281
6:30 AM 12/15 2.51 0.281
6:00 AM 12/15 2.51 0.281
5:30 AM 12/15 2.51 0.281
5:00 AM 12/15 2.51 0.281
4:30 AM 12/15 2.51 0.281
4:00 AM 12/15 2.51 0.281
3:30 AM 12/15 2.51 0.281
3:00 AM 12/15 2.51 0.281
2:30 AM 12/15 2.51 0.281
2:00 AM 12/15 2.51 0.281
Hydrograph for Illinois River (AR OK) near Watts
29' - disastrous flooding occurs from the Arkansas border to Fidler's Bend. Many permanent campgrounds and cabins are overtopped, particularly in the Fidler's Bend area. River Valley Raceway is inundated by several feet, with water approaching the roof of the permanent building. This exceeds the floods of record of 28.6 feet that occurred December 28, 2015 and April 26, 2011. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
27' - disastrous flooding occurs from the Arkansas border to Fidler's Bend. Many permanent campgrounds and cabins are overtopped, particularly in the Fidler's Bend area. River Valley Raceway is inundated by several feet. This will approach the floods of record of 28.6 feet that occurred December 28, 2015 and April 26, 2011. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
25' - very severe flooding occurs from the Arkansas border to Fidler's Bend. Severe flooding of the River Valley Raceway, including the permanent building, occurs. Many cabins in the Fidler's Bend area are severely flooded. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
23' - very severe flooding occurs from the Arkansas border to Fidler's Bend. The permanent building at River Valley Raceway is flooded to a depth of a couple of feet. Numerous cabins in the Fidler's Bend area are flooded to a depth of several feet. This is a very dangerous and life threatening situation.
21' - severe flooding occurs from the Arkansas border to Fidler's Bend. Water will reach the base of the building at River Valley Raceway. Farmlands and permanent campgrounds are inundated. Numerous cabins in the Fidler's Bend area are flooded. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating.
19' - moderate flooding occurs from the Arkansas border to Fidler's Bend. Farmlands and permanent campgrounds are affected. Several cabins in the Fidler's Bend area may be flooded. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating.
17' - moderate flooding occurs from the Arkansas border to Fidler's Bend. Farmlands and permanent campgrounds are affected. A few cabins in the Fidler's Bend area may have minor flooding. Extreme turbulence makes the river too hazardous for floating.
15' - minor flooding occurs from the Arkansas border to near Fidler's Bend. Permanent campgrounds are affected. Extreme turbulence makes the river unsafe for floating.
13' - minor flooding occurs from the Arkansas border to near Fidler's Bend. Extreme turbulence makes the river unsafe for floating.
DateStage (ft)
Apr 30, 2017 30.12
Dec 28, 2015 28.64
Apr 26, 2011 28.6
May 5, 2022 27.5
Jul 25, 1960 25.96
May 24, 2011 25.19
May 3, 1990 25.08
Mar 19, 2008 24.73
Apr 3, 1957 24.73
Oct 1, 1986 24.47
May 7, 1961 24.32
Oct 6, 2019 24.11
Apr 28, 2021 23.98
Nov 25, 1973 23.96
Jun 16, 1982 22.91
Apr 10, 2008 22.77
Apr 24, 2004 22.73
Apr 20, 1976 22.38
Jun 22, 2000 22
Oct 9, 2009 22

Data provided by the National Weather Service.