Little Red River near Dewey water level
River gauge, Little Red River, Arkansas, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 1,030 cfs
- Water temperature
- 56 °F
History
20252026
What this means
The Little Red River near Dewey is above normal at 5.51 ft.
The median for mid-October is 3.27 ft, based on 28 years of readings, so the river stage is 2.24 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 2.95 ft, a difference of +2.56 ft.
It has risen 2.38 ft over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. In the last month it has stayed between 3.05 ft and 6.73 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest. The water temperature at the gauge is 56 °F.
Compared with 28 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 3.27 ft2.24 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.67 ft – 6.59 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (28 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.95 ft+2.56 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 3.05 ft – 6.73 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.68 ft – 9.61 ft
Floating and fishing near Little Red River near Dewey
Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Little Red River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Red River at JudsoniaRiver gauge, Little Red River | 1.47 ft | Very low | −0.66 ft | 13 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutoff Creek near Rio VistaRiver gauge, Cutoff Creek | 189.30 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 19 mi |
| White River near AugustaRiver gauge, White River | 11.85 ft | Low | −0.84 ft | 22 mi |
| White River at BatesvilleRiver gauge, White River | 6.73 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 23 mi |
| White River at GeorgetownRiver gauge, White River | 0.12 ft | Below flood stage | −0.76 ft | 27 mi |
| White River at NewportRiver gauge, White River | 1.04 ft | Low | −0.13 ft | 28 mi |
| Middle Fork of Little Red River at ShirleyRiver gauge, Middle Fork of Little Red River | 2.2 cfs | Low | −0.4 cfs | 34 mi |
| Cache River near Cotton PlantRiver gauge, Cache River | 2.84 ft | Very low | −0.18 ft | 37 mi |
| Cadron Creek near GuyRiver gauge, Cadron Creek | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 38 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Little Red River near Dewey higher than last year?
Yes, it is 2.56 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.95 ft.
What is a normal level for the Little Red River near Dewey in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 3.27 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.67 ft and 6.59 ft, based on 28 years of records.
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 Little Red River near Dewey today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 12:45 PM CDT, the water level was 5.51 ft. Up 2.38 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Little Red River near Dewey rising or falling?
Up 2.38 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.33 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Little Red River near Dewey normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 28 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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07076517(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.43806, -91.74583(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 | 5.51 ft | 2026-10-20 17:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1,030 cfs | 2026-10-20 17:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 56 °F | 2026-10-20 17:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Little Red River near Dewey (usgs:07076517). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arkansas/little-red-river-near-dewey
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