St. Francis River at Lake City
Critical Stages
8' - Action
10' - Flood
12' - Moderate
15' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 11:00 AM CST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 3.14 ft
Flow: 0.627 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 PM 12/16 | 3.1 | 0.618 |
| 12 AM 12/17 | 3.1 | 0.618 |
| 6 AM 12/17 | 3.1 | 0.618 |
| 12 PM 12/17 | 3.1 | 0.618 |
| 6 PM 12/17 | 3.1 | 0.618 |
| 12 AM 12/18 | 3.1 | 0.618 |
| 6 AM 12/18 | 3 | 0.595 |
| 12 PM 12/18 | 3 | 0.595 |
| 6 PM 12/18 | 2.9 | 0.573 |
| 12 AM 12/19 | 2.9 | 0.573 |
| 6 AM 12/19 | 2.8 | 0.552 |
| 12 PM 12/19 | 2.8 | 0.552 |
| 6 PM 12/19 | 2.7 | 0.531 |
| 12 AM 12/20 | 2.7 | 0.531 |
| 6 AM 12/20 | 2.7 | 0.531 |
| 12 PM 12/20 | 2.8 | 0.552 |
| 6 PM 12/20 | 2.9 | 0.573 |
| 12 AM 12/21 | 3.1 | 0.618 |
| 6 AM 12/21 | 3.2 | 0.641 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM 12/16 | 3.14 | 0.627 |
| 10:00 AM 12/16 | 3.13 | 0.625 |
| 9:00 AM 12/16 | 3.13 | 0.625 |
| 8:00 AM 12/16 | 3.13 | 0.625 |
| 7:00 AM 12/16 | 3.13 | 0.625 |
| 6:00 AM 12/16 | 3.13 | 0.625 |
| 5:00 AM 12/16 | 3.13 | 0.625 |
| 4:00 AM 12/16 | 3.13 | 0.625 |
| 3:00 AM 12/16 | 3.13 | 0.625 |
| 2:00 AM 12/16 | 3.14 | 0.627 |
| 1:00 AM 12/16 | 3.13 | 0.625 |
| 12:00 AM 12/16 | 3.13 | 0.625 |
| 11:00 PM 12/15 | 3.13 | 0.625 |
| 10:00 PM 12/15 | 3.14 | 0.627 |
| 9:00 PM 12/15 | 3.14 | 0.627 |
| 8:00 PM 12/15 | 3.14 | 0.627 |
| 7:00 PM 12/15 | 3.13 | 0.625 |
| 6:00 PM 12/15 | 3.14 | 0.627 |
| 5:00 PM 12/15 | 3.14 | 0.627 |
| 4:00 PM 12/15 | 3.15 | 0.629 |
| 3:00 PM 12/15 | 3.16 | 0.632 |
| 2:00 PM 12/15 | 3.17 | 0.634 |
| 1:00 PM 12/15 | 3.17 | 0.634 |
| 12:00 PM 12/15 | 3.16 | 0.632 |
| 11:00 AM 12/15 | 3.16 | 0.632 |
| 9:00 AM 12/15 | 3.15 | 0.629 |
| 8:00 AM 12/15 | 3.15 | 0.629 |
| 7:00 AM 12/15 | 3.16 | 0.632 |
| 6:00 AM 12/15 | 3.17 | 0.634 |
| 5:00 AM 12/15 | 3.17 | 0.634 |
15' -
There is a threat of levee overtopping.
12' -
Extensive lowland flooding is occurring.
10' -
Flooding is occurring in the swamps along the river.
5' -
Minimal flood damage is occurring, but flat delta farmland adjacent to the river is flooded.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| May 3, 2011 | 14.37 |
| Apr 2, 1979 | 14.37 |
| Jan 22, 1937 | 13.3 |
| Apr 21, 1973 | 12.79 |
| Feb 13, 2019 | 12.61 |
| Apr 5, 2008 | 12.41 |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 12.38 |
| Mar 30, 1975 | 12.38 |
| Feb 19, 1989 | 11.84 |
| Dec 26, 2009 | 11.18 |
| Dec 18, 2001 | 11.02 |
| Mar 31, 2002 | 10.7 |
| Feb 17, 2025 | 10.69 |
| Dec 9, 1978 | 10.66 |
| Dec 27, 1987 | 10.61 |
| Jan 16, 2007 | 10.58 |
| Feb 16, 1990 | 10.54 |
| Feb 19, 1976 | 10.22 |
| Mar 19, 2021 | 10.2 |
| Jan 8, 1991 | 10.2 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
