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SwedenWhite River at Georgetown water level
River gauge, White River, Arkansas, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 9,320 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to −0.60 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 01:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 09:14 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The White River at Georgetown is at 1.28 ft, in the normal range.
It is 19.72 ft below the flood stage of 21.00 ft.
It has risen 0.12 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to −0.60 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 01:00 PM. There is still 19.72 ft of room before flood stage. In the last month it has stayed between 0.96 ft and 1.34 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 33.95 ftMay 6, 2011
- Forecast peak
- 1.30 ftSunday, October 18 at 01:00 PM
Floating and fishing near White River at Georgetown
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 21.00 ft, 19.72 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 32.00 ft
- Overtopping of Kitty Barnes Levee in Woodruff and Prairie counties. Flood of record, was 33.95 feet May 2011.
- 30.00 ft
- Overtopping of both Little Red River Levees between 30 and 31 feet. Highest crest since completion of upstream reservoirs was 33.95 feet in May 2011, second highest was 30.2 feet in March 2008, third highest was 30.1 feet in April 1973. Georgetown is an island and persons in the community should leave or be prepared for a prolonged stay. Many homes and cabins are flooded along the lower reaches of the Little Red River and for several miles along State Highway 36 west of the White River in White County.
- 29.00 ft
- Patrolling begins on Kitty Barnes Levee in Woodruff County. Fifth highest crest since completion of upstream reservoirs. Serious conditions throughout White River Valley. River crested over 30 feet in May 2011, March and April 2008.
- 28.00 ft
- Levees along South Bank of Little Red River protecting cropland and the National Wildlife Refuge is possibly overtopped. Water runs around lower end of levee system. Homes flooded near Nimmo, near West Point, and in the Georgetown vicinity. Georgetown is isolated by floodwater. Residents should leave, or have provisions for a prolonged stay.
- 26.00 ft
- Backwater up Little Red River floods bottomland near West Point and Georgetown. Numerous roads and bridges flooded west of the river. Extensive area of cropland in White, Woodruff, and Prairie counties flooded. State Highway 36 is probably flooded and impassable. Georgetown and Nimmo could be isolated by floodwater. Residents should either leave or have provisions for a prolonged stay.
- 24.00 ft
- State Highway 36 to Georgetown may be flooding due to backwater up Little Red River, especially during locally heavy rainfall or high White River stage. Levee on north side of the Little Red River protecting the Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge, primarily cropland, may be overtopped.
- 23.00 ft
- Minor street flooding in Georgetown including Heath Scott Drive and Riverside Street near the boat ramp.
- 22.00 ft
- Farm fields and farm roads on either side of Highway 36 west of Georgetown inundated.
- 21.00 ft
- Hurricane Lake Wildlife Management Area and Raft Creek Bottoms inundated. Roads in the bottoms are flooded.
- 1.28 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 | 33.95 ft | May 6, 2011 |
| 2 | 32.80 ft | February 1, 1949 |
| 3 | 32.10 ft | April 4, 1945 |
| 4 | 31.50 ft | May 8, 2017 |
| 5 | 31.50 ft | February 23, 1938 |
| 6 | 31.40 ft | May 18, 1943 |
| 7 | 31.30 ft | March 18, 1935 |
| 8 | 30.60 ft | April 17, 1927 |
| 9 | 30.18 ft | March 24, 2008 |
| 10 | 30.10 ft | April 27, 1973 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the White River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White River near NorforkRiver gauge, White River | 2,140 cfs | Low | −140.0 cfs | 89 mi |
| White River at Calico RockRiver gauge, White River | 2.12 ft | Below flood stage | −0.25 ft | 79 mi |
| White River at AllisonRiver gauge, White River | 288.77 ft | Very low | −0.20 ft | 67 mi |
| White River at BatesvilleRiver gauge, White River | 6.83 ft | Low | −0.40 ft | 45 mi |
| White River at NewportRiver gauge, White River | 1.66 ft | Low | −1.13 ft | 34 mi |
| White River near AugustaRiver gauge, White River | 13.65 ft | Normal | −0.22 ft | 12 mi |
| White River at DeValls BluffRiver gauge, White River | 3.24 ft | Low | +0.19 ft | 23 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaise Creek near Rio VistaRiver gauge, Glaise Creek | 178.88 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 5.0 mi |
| Cache River near Cotton PlantRiver gauge, Cache River | 3.04 ft | Very low | +0.03 ft | 10 mi |
| Cutoff Creek near Rio VistaRiver gauge, Cutoff Creek | 189.33 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 11 mi |
| Little Red River at JudsoniaRiver gauge, Little Red River | 3.07 ft | Low | −0.04 ft | 14 mi |
| Little Red River near DeweyRiver gauge, Little Red River | 3.50 ft | Normal | −1.71 ft | 27 mi |
| LAnguille River near ColtRiver gauge, LAnguille River | 2.65 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 32 mi |
| LAnguille River at PalestineRiver gauge, LAnguille River | 13.65 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 34 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the White River at Georgetown?
The official flood stage is 21.00 ft. The level is currently 19.72 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 White River at Georgetown today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 03:00 PM CDT, the water level was 1.28 ft. Up 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is White River at Georgetown rising or falling?
Up 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of White River at Georgetown normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at White River at Georgetown?
The highest level on record is 33.95 ft on May 6, 2011.
Is White River at Georgetown expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to −0.60 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 01:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07076750(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.12889, -91.44972(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 | 1.28 ft | 2026-10-18 20:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 9,320 cfs | 2026-10-18 20:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: White River at Georgetown (usgs:07076750). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arkansas/white-river-at-georgetown
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