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SwedenRed River at Index water level
River gauge, Red River, Arkansas, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 1,010 cfs
- Water temperature
- 69 °F
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Red River at Index, where the gauge shows 0.14 ft.
It is 24.86 ft below the flood stage of 25.00 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.13 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 0.14 ft – 0.74 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 69 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 34.40 ftFebruary 23, 1938
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 25.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 34.25 ft
- Record flooding of tens of thousands of acres will take place.
- 32.00 ft
- Expect widespread inundation of thousand of acres of farmland between and near levees.
- 31.50 ft
- A 24 hour flood watch will commence at the Index bridge on U.S. highway 71. The bridge is in danger of being overtopped.
- 29.00 ft
- General inundation of farm and grazing lowlands will occur. Ranchers should have completed evacuation of cattle and equipment to higher ground. Expect water to creep well up on levee systems.
- 27.50 ft
- U.S. Highway 71 Red River bridge closed.
- 27.00 ft
- General inundation of farm and grazing lowlands will occur. Ranchers should have completed evacuation of cattle and equipment to higher ground. U.S. Highway 71 approaches overflow next to the weigh station with the bridge very likely closed.
- 26.50 ft
- Water begins to overflow the approaches next to the weigh station at U.S. Highway 71 with the bridge threatened with closure.
- 26.00 ft
- Water begins to overflow the approaches next to the weigh station at U.S. Highway 71 with the bridge threatened with closure. Also high water overflows the north approches to the bridge on the southbound lanes.
- 25.00 ft
- Considerable flooding of lowland farm and grazing land will take place. Ranchers should move cattle and equipment to higher ground.
- 24.00 ft
- The Red River is at bankfull with some minor flooding of low pastures. Ranchers are advised to move cattle to higher ground.
- 19.50 ft
- Considerable backwater flooding will take place on Walnut Bayou at its confluence with the Red River to near Tom, Oklahoma.
- 0.14 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: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34.40 ft | February 23, 1938 |
| 2 | 32.30 ft | May 10, 1990 |
| 3 | 31.41 ft | June 4, 2015 |
| 4 | 31.10 ft | May 25, 1935 |
| 5 | 30.40 ft | May 1, 1942 |
| 6 | 29.23 ft | June 8, 1957 |
| 7 | 28.30 ft | June 16, 1941 |
| 8 | 28.05 ft | April 1, 1945 |
| 9 | 27.55 ft | April 2, 1938 |
| 10 | 27.40 ft | February 21, 1932 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Red River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red River at Denison Dam near DenisonRiver gauge, Red River | 51.6 cfs | Very low | +1.0 cfs | 146 mi |
| Red River at Arthur CityRiver gauge, Red River | 3.30 ft | Below flood stage | −0.55 ft | 87 mi |
| Red River near De KalbRiver gauge, Red River | 7.59 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 39 mi |
| Red River at FultonRiver gauge, Red River | −2.31 ft | Below flood stage | −0.18 ft | 14 mi |
| Red River at Spring BankRiver gauge, Red River | 10.88 ft | Low | −0.33 ft | 34 mi |
| Red River near HosstonRiver gauge, Red River | 8.34 ft | Normal | −0.21 ft | 47 mi |
| Red River at Yawn Estate near Cash PointRiver gauge, Red River | 10.94 ft | No reference yet | +0.02 ft | 67 mi |
| Red River at Bossier CityRiver gauge, Red River | 14.51 ft | No reference yet | +0.15 ft | 76 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur River near TexarkanaRiver gauge, Sulphur River | 6.48 ft | Very low | ±0 | 18 mi |
| Wright Patman Lake near TexarkanaLake, Wright Patman Lake | 224.98 ft | Normal | ±0 | 18 mi |
| Saline River near LockesburgRiver gauge, Saline River | 2.74 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 28 mi |
| Little River near HoratioRiver gauge, Little River | 4.70 ft | Below flood stage | −0.61 ft | 32 mi |
| Cossatot River near DeQueenRiver gauge, Cossatot River | 2.77 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 35 mi |
| Saline River near DierksRiver gauge, Saline River | 3.51 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 38 mi |
| Rolling Fork near DeQueenRiver gauge, Rolling Fork | 1.78 ft | Normal | ±0 | 40 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Red River at Index?
The official flood stage is 25.00 ft. The level is currently 24.86 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 Red River at Index today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 02:00 AM CDT, the water level was 0.14 ft. Down 0.13 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Red River at Index rising or falling?
Down 0.13 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Red River at Index normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Red River at Index?
The highest level on record is 34.40 ft on February 23, 1938.
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:07337000(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.55194, -94.04111(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 | 0.14 ft | 2026-10-19 07:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1,010 cfs | 2026-10-19 07:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 69 °F | 2026-10-19 07:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Red River at Index (usgs:07337000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arkansas/red-river-at-index
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