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SwedenArkansas River at Murray Dam near Little Rock water level
River gauge, Arkansas River, Arkansas, United States
Right now
Low for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 1,460 cfs
History
What this means
The Arkansas River at Murray Dam near Little Rock is running below normal at 249.35 ft.
It has risen 18.09 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 230.74 ft and 249.35 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Floating and fishing near Arkansas River at Murray Dam near Little Rock
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Arkansas River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas River at Ft. Smith, Ar.River gauge, Arkansas River | 1,750 cfs | Low | +846 cfs | 124 mi |
| Arkansas River at DardanelleRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 5.68 ft | Below flood stage | +0.18 ft | 54 mi |
| Arkansas River near MorriltonRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 9.56 ft | Below flood stage | −0.13 ft | 31 mi |
| Arkansas River at Little RockRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 7.43 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 6.0 mi |
| Arkansas River at Pine BluffRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 31.40 ft | Normal | +0.24 ft | 40 mi |
| Arkansas River at PendletonRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 26.24 ft | Below flood stage | −0.17 ft | 79 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek at 36th Street at Little RockRiver gauge, Rock Creek | 0.1 cfs | Very low | +0.1 cfs | 4.8 mi |
| Fourche Creek at Univ. Avenue at Little RockRiver gauge, Fourche Creek | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 6.0 mi |
| Maumelle River below Bringle Creek near WyeRiver gauge, Maumelle River | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Bringle Creek at MartindaleRiver gauge, Bringle Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Maumelle River near WyeRiver gauge, Maumelle River | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Saline River at BentonRiver gauge, Saline River | 3.01 ft | Below flood stage | −0.12 ft | 21 mi |
| Maumelle River at Williams JunctionRiver gauge, Maumelle River | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 24 mi |
| Fourche La Fave River near HoustonRiver gauge, Fourche La Fave River | 9.18 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 26 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Arkansas River at Murray Dam near Little Rock today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 04:00 AM CDT, the water level was 249.35 ft. Up 18.09 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Arkansas River at Murray Dam near Little Rock rising or falling?
Up 18.09 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Arkansas River at Murray Dam near Little Rock normal?
Low for late October. Compared with 5 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.
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:07263450(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.79306, -92.35833(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- 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 | 249.35 ft | 2026-10-21 09:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1,460 cfs | 2026-10-21 09:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Arkansas River at Murray Dam near Little Rock (usgs:07263450). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arkansas/arkansas-river-at-murray-dam-near-little-rock
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer