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SwedenIllinois Bayou near Scottsville water level
River gauge, Illinois Bayou, Arkansas, United States
Right now
Normal for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 4.0 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Illinois Bayou near Scottsville, where the gauge shows 4.29 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 4.28 ft – 4.39 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Piney Creek at Highway 164 near DoverRiver gauge, Big Piney Creek | 0.08 ft | Low | −0.05 ft | 8 mi |
| West Fork Point Remove Creek near HattievilleRiver gauge, West Fork Point Remove Creek | 0.1 cfs | Low | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Arkansas River at DardanelleRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 5.83 ft | Below flood stage | +0.59 ft | 18 mi |
| Richland Creek near Witts SpringRiver gauge, Richland Creek | 0.2 cfs | Low | ±0 | 24 mi |
| South Fork of Little Red River near ScotlandRiver gauge, South Fork of Little Red River | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 25 mi |
| Cypress Creek near BirdtownRiver gauge, Cypress Creek | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 27 mi |
| Arkansas River near MorriltonRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 9.56 ft | Below flood stage | −0.13 ft | 29 mi |
| South Fork of Little Red River at ClintonRiver gauge, South Fork of Little Red River | 0.0 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 34 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 Illinois Bayou near Scottsville today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 04:30 AM CDT, the water level was 4.29 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Illinois Bayou near Scottsville rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Illinois Bayou near Scottsville normal?
Normal for late 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:07257500(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.46639, -93.04111(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 | 4.29 ft | 2026-10-21 09:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 4.0 cfs | 2026-10-21 09:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Illinois Bayou near Scottsville (usgs:07257500). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arkansas/illinois-bayou-near-scottsville
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