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SwedenLee Creek at Lee Creek Reservoir near Van Buren water level
Reservoir, Lee Creek, Arkansas, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 0.0 cfs
History
What this means
Nothing unusual at Lee Creek at Lee Creek Reservoir near Van Buren right now: the lake level of 9.52 ft is in the normal range.
It is 391.48 ft below the flood stage of 401.00 ft.
The level is falling, down 1.43 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 9.52 ft and 11.86 ft.
Many reservoirs are drawn down through summer and fall; most of the refill comes later, with winter rain or spring snowmelt.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 417.50 ftDecember 28, 2015
Swimming and boating at Lee Creek at Lee Creek Reservoir near Van Buren
At a normal level, ramps and marinas generally run as usual, and fishing tends to follow the season more than the water level.
If you swim, pick a spot with an easy way out, and remember that drop-offs move as the level changes.
What happens at each level
- 417.00 ft
- major flooding occurs downstream from the Lee Creek Reservoir. Residences approximately one quarter mile downstream of the dam are inundated by a couple of feet of water. Residences approximately two-thirds of a mile downstream of the dam are inundated to a depth of several feet. The recreational campground near Rena Road is severely flooded. Rena Road is inundated by high water. The flood of record is 417.5 feet, which occurred on December 28, 2015. This is a dangerous and life-threatening situation.
- 414.00 ft
- major flooding occurs downstream from the Lee Creek Reservoir. Residences approximately one quarter mile downstream of the reservoir begin to be impacted by flood water. Residences approximately two-thirds of a mile downstream of the reservoir are inundated to a depth of several feet. The recreational campground near Rena Road is severely flooded. Rena Road is inundated by high water. The flood of record is 417.5 feet, which occurred on December 28, 2015. This is a dangerous and life-threatening situation.
- 411.00 ft
- major flooding occurs downstream from the Lee Creek Reservoir. The recreational campground near Rena Road is severely flooded. Rena Road is inundated by high water. Several residences along Lee Creek downstream from the reservoir are flooded. This is a dangerous and life-threatening situation.
- 408.00 ft
- major flooding occurs downstream from the Lee Creek Reservoir. The recreational campground near Rena Road is severely flooded. Rena Road is inundated by high water. Several residences along Lee Creek downstream from the reservoir are flooded. Flooding is comparable to the flooding which occurred on April 24, 2004. This is a dangerous and life-threatening situation.
- 405.00 ft
- Tailwater Park is inundated by high water. Permanent structures in the park are damaged. Flood waters begin to affect residences approximately two-thirds of a mile downstream from the dam. Flood waters reach a permanent residence at the campground near Rena Road and recreational vehicles in the campground may be flooded. Rena Road is inundated by high water. This is a dangerous situation.
- 404.00 ft
- Tailwater Park is inundated. Some permanent structures in the park are flooded. A recreational vehicle campground near Rena Road may be flooded. Rena Road is inundated by high water just east of the bridge over Lee Creek.
- 402.00 ft
- the access road into Tailwater Park may be impassable due to high water. The recreational vehicle campground near Rena Road is affected by high water.
- 401.00 ft
- water may begin to cover an access road into Tailwater Park. The recreational vehicle campground near Rena Road begins to be affected by high water.
- 399.00 ft
- faster flows are expected along the river but no flooding occurs. Interests near the river, Tailwater Park, and the recreational vehicle campground should continue to monitor later forecasts.
- 9.52 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 417.50 ft | December 28, 2015 |
| 2 | 416.90 ft | June 1, 2019 |
| 3 | 409.70 ft | April 29, 2021 |
| 4 | 409.40 ft | April 5, 2025 |
| 5 | 408.20 ft | April 24, 2004 |
| 6 | 407.20 ft | June 23, 2019 |
| 7 | 406.60 ft | April 30, 2017 |
| 8 | 405.40 ft | May 31, 2015 |
| 9 | 405.40 ft | May 26, 2015 |
| 10 | 405.00 ft | May 10, 2015 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Lee Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Creek at ShortRiver gauge, Lee Creek | 1.54 ft | No reference yet | −0.01 ft | 10 mi |
| Lee Creek near ShortRiver gauge, Lee Creek | 0.0 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 4.6 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR River at Van BurenRiver gauge, AR River | 19.18 ft | Below flood stage | +0.42 ft | 4.2 mi |
| Arkansas River at Ft. Smith, Ar.River gauge, Arkansas River | 233 cfs | Very low | −4,867.0 cfs | 7 mi |
| AR River at James W. Trimble L&D near Van BurenRiver gauge, AR River | 371.11 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 11 mi |
| Little Lee Creek near NicutRiver gauge, Little Lee Creek | 0.3 cfs | Low | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Mulberry River near MulberryRiver gauge, Mulberry River | 0.90 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 22 mi |
| James Fork near HackettRiver gauge, James Fork | 1.9 cfs | Low | ±0 | 22 mi |
| Frog Bayou at WinfreyRiver gauge, Frog Bayou | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 23 mi |
| Jack Creek near WinfreyRiver gauge, Jack Creek | 0.6 cfs | Normal | −0.1 cfs | 23 mi |
Questions and answers
What is the water level of Lee Creek at Lee Creek Reservoir near Van Buren today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 08:45 AM CDT, the water level was 9.52 ft. Down 1.43 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Lee Creek at Lee Creek Reservoir near Van Buren rising or falling?
Down 1.43 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Lee Creek at Lee Creek Reservoir near Van Buren normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Lee Creek at Lee Creek Reservoir near Van Buren?
The highest level on record is 417.50 ft on December 28, 2015.
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:07250085(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.48444, -94.39278(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 | 9.52 ft | 2026-10-20 13:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.0 cfs | 2026-10-20 13:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Lee Creek at Lee Creek Reservoir near Van Buren (usgs:07250085). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arkansas/lee-creek-at-lee-creek-reservoir-near-van-buren
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