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SwedenOuachita River at Camden water level
River gauge, Ouachita River, Arkansas, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 1,090 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 5.80 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 01:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 08:42 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at Ouachita River at Camden reads 5.84 ft, a normal level.
It is 20.16 ft below the flood stage of 26.00 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.24 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 5.80 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 01:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 5.84 ft and 7.03 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 43.87 ftMay 5, 1958
- Forecast peak
- 5.90 ftTuesday, October 20 at 07:00 AM
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 26.00 ft, still 20.16 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 46.00 ft
- Flood of record, high water marks from flood of May 1882 were approximately at a stage of 46 feet.
- 45.00 ft
- Very serious flooding at this level, many structures and roads flooding. A crest of 44.8 feet occurred at Camden in April 1945.
- 42.50 ft
- Residential flooding is occurring in portions of Ouachita and Calhoun counties, with numerous road closures. The river crested near this stage in April 2025.
- 40.00 ft
- Major flooding begins at this level. Widespread residential flooding is possible in the Camden vicinity and downstream. Much of the low lying areas along the river in Ouachita and Calhoun counties will be flooded. Access to many homes will be by boat.
- 38.00 ft
- Many homes along the river and Oxbow Lakes are accessable by boat only. Portions of Harmony Grove and the lakeside community are flooding.
- 36.00 ft
- Moderate flooding begins at this level. Access roads to commercial, industrial, and residential development are flooding. Access to locations along the river downstream of Camden, by boat only.
- 34.00 ft
- Overbank flooding closes many roads. Harmony Grove community has flood problems at this stage. Many low lying roads are flooding with access to some residential areas by boat only.
- 30.00 ft
- State Highway 7 north of Camden floods, with detours nearby. Portions of Sandy Beach Park will flood. Some county roads north and east of Camden begin to flood.
- 28.00 ft
- Sandy Beach Park and portions of the Riverwalk area off of Washington Street are inundated. State Highway 7 off 79B becomes inundated.
- 26.00 ft
- Low lying pastures and timber land along the river begins to flood. Sandy Beach Park at Camden starts to flood.
- 5.84 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 7 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43.87 ft | May 5, 1958 |
| 2 | 43.08 ft | May 17, 1968 |
| 3 | 42.50 ft | December 29, 1987 |
| 4 | 42.29 ft | April 9, 2025 |
| 5 | 41.29 ft | February 26, 2018 |
| 6 | 41.16 ft | December 28, 2009 |
| 7 | 39.59 ft | June 12, 1974 |
| 8 | 39.40 ft | March 12, 1990 |
| 9 | 39.15 ft | February 3, 1969 |
| 10 | 39.12 ft | May 10, 2009 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Ouachita River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ouachita River near Mount IdaRiver gauge, Ouachita River | 10.1 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 86 mi |
| Ouachita River at Remmel Dam above Jones MillRiver gauge, Ouachita River | 2.82 ft | Normal | +0.20 ft | 57 mi |
| Ouachita River at Felsenthal L&D (lower)River gauge, Ouachita River | 49.45 ft | Very low | −0.34 ft | 55 mi |
| Ouachita River at SterlingtonRiver gauge, Ouachita River | 49.93 ft | Very low | −0.26 ft | 75 mi |
| Ouachita River at West MonroeRiver gauge, Ouachita River | 18.19 ft | Very low | −0.21 ft | 86 mi |
| Ouachita River at Hwy 8 at HarrisonburgRiver gauge, Ouachita River | 15.20 ft | No reference yet | +0.05 ft | 139 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smackover Creek near SmackoverRiver gauge, Smackover Creek | 0.1 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 15 mi |
| Saline River near SheridanRiver gauge, Saline River | 14.3 cfs | Very low | −2.2 cfs | 43 mi |
| Antoine River at AntoineRiver gauge, Antoine River | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 46 mi |
| Bodcau Bayou near SpringhillRiver gauge, Bodcau Bayou | 6.07 ft | High | −0.04 ft | 57 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Ouachita River at Camden?
The official flood stage is 26.00 ft. The level is currently 20.16 ft below it.
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 Ouachita River at Camden today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 06:45 AM CDT, the water level was 5.84 ft. Down 0.24 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Ouachita River at Camden rising or falling?
Down 0.24 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Ouachita River at Camden normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Ouachita River at Camden?
The highest level on record is 43.87 ft on May 5, 1958.
Is Ouachita River at Camden expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 5.80 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 01:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07362000(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.59639, -92.81806(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 | 5.84 ft | 2026-10-20 11:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1,090 cfs | 2026-10-20 11:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Ouachita River at Camden (usgs:07362000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arkansas/ouachita-river-at-camden
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