Walnut River near El Dorado
Critical Stages
17' - Action
19' - Flood
23' - Moderate
25' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 12:00 PM CST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 2.11 ft
Flow: 0.0418 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 PM 12/15 | 2.11 | 0.0418 |
| 11:45 AM 12/15 | 2.12 | 0.0431 |
| 11:30 AM 12/15 | 2.12 | 0.0431 |
| 11:15 AM 12/15 | 2.13 | 0.0444 |
| 11:00 AM 12/15 | 2.12 | 0.0431 |
| 10:45 AM 12/15 | 2.12 | 0.0431 |
| 10:30 AM 12/15 | 2.13 | 0.0444 |
| 10:15 AM 12/15 | 2.12 | 0.0431 |
| 10:00 AM 12/15 | 2.12 | 0.0431 |
| 9:45 AM 12/15 | 2.12 | 0.0431 |
| 9:30 AM 12/15 | 2.12 | 0.0431 |
| 9:15 AM 12/15 | 2.11 | 0.0418 |
| 9:00 AM 12/15 | 2.12 | 0.0431 |
| 8:45 AM 12/15 | 2.11 | 0.0418 |
| 8:30 AM 12/15 | 2.13 | 0.0444 |
| 8:15 AM 12/15 | 2.12 | 0.0431 |
| 8:00 AM 12/15 | 2.12 | 0.0431 |
| 7:45 AM 12/15 | 2.12 | 0.0431 |
| 7:30 AM 12/15 | 2.13 | 0.0444 |
| 7:15 AM 12/15 | 2.12 | 0.0431 |
| 7:00 AM 12/15 | 2.13 | 0.0444 |
| 6:45 AM 12/15 | 2.12 | 0.0431 |
| 6:30 AM 12/15 | 2.12 | 0.0431 |
| 6:15 AM 12/15 | 2.13 | 0.0444 |
| 6:00 AM 12/15 | 2.12 | 0.0431 |
| 5:45 AM 12/15 | 2.12 | 0.0431 |
| 5:30 AM 12/15 | 2.12 | 0.0431 |
| 5:15 AM 12/15 | 2.13 | 0.0444 |
| 5:00 AM 12/15 | 2.13 | 0.0444 |
| 4:45 AM 12/15 | 2.13 | 0.0444 |
26.65' -
Widespread flooding is anticipated. Approximately 200 homes may be affected by flood waters.
25' -
Expect nearly 100 homes to be affected by flood waters with extensive agricultural flooding.
24.5' -
Approximately 20 homes and about 45 thousand acres of crops flood.
23' -
Extensive flooding of low-lying areas on both sides of the bank can be expected. The Walnut River Apartments floods along with the extensive overflow from the left bank.
22.5' -
Flood waters from the east bank encroach on the Walnut River Apartments and nearby homes located 1 mile east of El Dorado and north of Highway 54.
19' -
Some flooding of low-lying areas and bottom land can be expected. Overflows especially on the upstream left bank will occur. Flood waters will impact Riverside Park by covering walk pathways and inundating playground equipment.
17' -
The walking pathways in Riverside Park will be underwater.
10' -
A narrow overflow strip of about 100 ft starts on the east left bank.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jun 8, 1979 | 26.65 |
| Jun 5, 1965 | 24.95 |
| Jul 3, 1976 | 24.45 |
| Aug 25, 2005 | 23.08 |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 21.31 |
| May 25, 2019 | 20.14 |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 19.92 |
| Nov 1, 1998 | 19.77 |
| Jul 23, 1961 | 19.6 |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 19.3 |
| Sep 12, 2008 | 19.12 |
| May 21, 2019 | 18.63 |
| May 26, 2019 | 18.29 |
| Jul 3, 2016 | 17.49 |
| May 8, 2019 | 16.04 |
| Oct 10, 1985 | 14.52 |
| May 8, 1993 | 11.78 |
| May 12, 1982 | 11.59 |
| Oct 3, 1986 | 10.95 |
| Jun 10, 1992 | 10.04 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
