Ouachita River at Arkadelphia
Critical Stages
16' - Action
17' - Flood
24' - Moderate
27' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 12:00 PM CST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 4.01 ft
Flow: 0.647 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 PM 12/15 | 4.5 | 1.07 |
| 12 AM 12/16 | 4.3 | 0.878 |
| 6 AM 12/16 | 4.1 | 0.713 |
| 12 PM 12/16 | 4 | 0.64 |
| 6 PM 12/16 | 4.3 | 0.878 |
| 12 AM 12/17 | 4.5 | 1.07 |
| 6 AM 12/17 | 4.1 | 0.713 |
| 12 PM 12/17 | 4 | 0.64 |
| 6 PM 12/17 | 4.3 | 0.878 |
| 12 AM 12/18 | 4.5 | 1.07 |
| 6 AM 12/18 | 4.1 | 0.713 |
| 12 PM 12/18 | 4 | 0.64 |
| 6 PM 12/18 | 4.3 | 0.878 |
| 12 AM 12/19 | 4.5 | 1.07 |
| 6 AM 12/19 | 4.1 | 0.713 |
| 12 PM 12/19 | 4 | 0.64 |
| 6 PM 12/19 | 4.3 | 0.878 |
| 12 AM 12/20 | 4.4 | 0.971 |
| 6 AM 12/20 | 4.1 | 0.713 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 PM 12/15 | 4.01 | 0.647 |
| 11:00 AM 12/15 | 4 | 0.64 |
| 10:00 AM 12/15 | 4.03 | 0.661 |
| 9:00 AM 12/15 | 4.03 | 0.661 |
| 8:00 AM 12/15 | 4.03 | 0.661 |
| 7:00 AM 12/15 | 4.03 | 0.661 |
| 6:00 AM 12/15 | 4.03 | 0.661 |
| 5:00 AM 12/15 | 4.04 | 0.668 |
| 4:00 AM 12/15 | 4.04 | 0.668 |
| 3:00 AM 12/15 | 4.04 | 0.668 |
| 2:00 AM 12/15 | 4.04 | 0.668 |
| 1:00 AM 12/15 | 4.04 | 0.668 |
| 12:00 AM 12/15 | 4.04 | 0.668 |
| 11:00 PM 12/14 | 4.04 | 0.668 |
| 10:00 PM 12/14 | 4.04 | 0.668 |
| 9:00 PM 12/14 | 4.04 | 0.668 |
| 8:00 PM 12/14 | 4.04 | 0.668 |
| 7:00 PM 12/14 | 4.05 | 0.676 |
| 6:00 PM 12/14 | 4.05 | 0.676 |
| 5:00 PM 12/14 | 4.05 | 0.676 |
| 4:00 PM 12/14 | 4.04 | 0.668 |
| 3:00 PM 12/14 | 4.04 | 0.668 |
| 2:00 PM 12/14 | 4.04 | 0.668 |
| 1:00 PM 12/14 | 4.04 | 0.668 |
| 12:00 PM 12/14 | 4.04 | 0.668 |
| 11:00 AM 12/14 | 4.03 | 0.661 |
| 10:00 AM 12/14 | 4.03 | 0.661 |
| 9:00 AM 12/14 | 4.05 | 0.676 |
| 8:00 AM 12/14 | 4.04 | 0.668 |
| 7:00 AM 12/14 | 4.06 | 0.683 |
28.5' -
Evacuations may be needed. Widespread flooding in Clark County. Numerous county roads flooded. State Highway 7 flooded east of Arkadelphia. Long detours around flooded areas. Ouachita River crested just over 28 feet in January 1969 and over 30 feet in May 1968.
27' -
Flooding in druid hills and portions of Southern and Southeastern Arkadelphia. Airport possibly closed by high water. State Highway 7 east of Arkadelphia flooded. Railroad underpass flooded. Numerous Clark County roads flooded.
25' -
Arkadelphia Airport may be closed. Flooding in portions of Arkadelphia. State Highway 7 east of Arkadelphia flooded. Railroad underpass flooded. Clark County roads 9, 17, 19, 21, 28, 138, and 304 flooded. Long detours around flooded areas.
24' -
Flooding near Hemphill Road and Maddox Branch. Fringe of airport begins to flood. Roads impacted by high water include, Clark County roads 9, 17, 19, 21, 28, 138, and 304 and State Highways 7 and 51.
22' -
Roads are flooding, including, Nix's Ferry, Clark County roads 9 and 28, and State Highway 7 and 51 east of Arkadelphia.
21' -
State Highway 7 and 51 east of Arkadelphia flooded. Railroad underpass closed.
19' -
State Highway 7 and 51 railroad underpass flooded. Fields and timber along the river flooded.
17' -
Farmland along the river begins to flood. Water over State Highway 7 and 51 at railroad underpass.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Mar 30, 1945 | 30.3 |
| May 14, 1968 | 30.08 |
| May 21, 1927 | 29.2 |
| Feb 19, 1938 | 28.97 |
| Apr 17, 1939 | 28.87 |
| May 15, 1923 | 28.3 |
| Jan 27, 1949 | 28.15 |
| Jan 31, 1969 | 28.02 |
| Apr 6, 2025 | 27.95 |
| May 12, 1920 | 27.9 |
| May 3, 1958 | 27.65 |
| May 20, 1990 | 27.23 |
| Jun 8, 1974 | 27.02 |
| May 6, 1935 | 26.97 |
| Apr 9, 1942 | 26.75 |
| Jan 5, 1932 | 26.72 |
| Aug 22, 1915 | 26.3 |
| Apr 29, 1914 | 26.2 |
| Jul 3, 1951 | 26.2 |
| Jan 22, 1937 | 26.03 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
