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SwedenFourche LaFave River near Aplin water level
River gauge, Fourche LaFave River, Arkansas, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 10.7 cfs
History
What this means
The Fourche LaFave River near Aplin is running below normal at 5.04 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 5.02 ft and 5.06 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Floating and fishing near Fourche LaFave River near Aplin
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alum Fork Saline River near ReformRiver gauge, Alum Fork Saline River | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Maumelle River at Williams JunctionRiver gauge, Maumelle River | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Alum Fork Saline River at Winona Dam at ReformReservoir, Alum Fork Saline River | 27.38 ft | Very low | −0.09 ft | 14 mi |
| Fourche La Fave River near HoustonRiver gauge, Fourche La Fave River | 9.07 ft | Below flood stage | +0.22 ft | 15 mi |
| Maumelle River near WyeRiver gauge, Maumelle River | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 18 mi |
| Bringle Creek at MartindaleRiver gauge, Bringle Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 18 mi |
| Maumelle River below Bringle Creek near WyeRiver gauge, Maumelle River | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 18 mi |
| Arkansas River near MorriltonRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 9.69 ft | Below flood stage | +0.08 ft | 19 mi |
Questions and answers
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Fourche LaFave River near Aplin today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 04:45 PM CDT, the water level was 5.04 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Fourche LaFave River near Aplin rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Fourche LaFave River near Aplin normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07263012(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.95667, -92.98500(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 5.04 ft | 2026-10-19 21:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 10.7 cfs | 2026-10-19 21:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Fourche LaFave River near Aplin (usgs:07263012). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arkansas/fourche-lafave-river-near-aplin
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer