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SwedenBlack River at Pocahontas water level
River gauge, Black River, Arkansas, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 1,560 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.30 ft by Monday, October 19 at 01:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 09:09 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at Black River at Pocahontas reads 0.39 ft, a normal level.
It is 16.61 ft below the flood stage of 17.00 ft.
The water is rising: up 0.10 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.30 ft by Monday, October 19 at 01:00 AM. There is still 16.61 ft of room before flood stage. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 0.19 ft and 0.39 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 28.95 ftMay 3, 2017
- Forecast peak
- 0.30 ftMonday, October 19 at 01:00 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 17.00 ft, still 16.61 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 28.00 ft
- Similar conditions to record flood event in April 2011 when river crested at 28.47 feet. Patrolling of levees become necessary.
- 26.00 ft
- River crested March 2008 at 26.5 feet. Much of the area around Pocahontas was flooded. U. S. Highway 67 floods between Pocahontas and Walnut Ridge. Running water levee overtopped. Numerous homes impacted by flooding or flooded access.
- 25.00 ft
- Major flooding begins, residential flooding in Eastern Pocahontas, evacuations may be needed. April 2025 crest was 25.68 ft. Residential and business property along the Fourche, Black, and Current rivers will flood. Jansen Trail Road will become flooded and some homes may become impacted.
- 24.00 ft
- Without temporary levee, water could be rising near homes along Pace Street. State Highway 166 and 328 flooded. Riverfront Park is flooded and water will be rising near businesses on West bank of river at U. S. Highway 67 Bridge. Homes along State Highway 166 flooded. Lower portions of Jansen Trail Road will become impacted. Property on Current River at U. S. Highway 67 bridge also flooded.
- 23.00 ft
- Water around homes on State Highway 166. State Highway 166 and 328 may be flooded. Riverfront Park flooded. Several homes, cabins, and business at the State Highway 67 Bridge over the Current River are surrounded by water. Water getting near Pace Street at the north end of airport.
- 22.00 ft
- Moderate flood level, flooding on Fourche River, Pettit Creek, and Mill Creek. North fringe of airport may be flooding. High water on the Fourche River may be affecting State Highways 328 and 166. Houses along State Highway 166 may have water near foundations. Riverfront Park is partially flooded.
- 20.00 ft
- Flooding of backwater up tributaries is spreading into lands along the Current, Fourche, and Black rivers. Water is spreading towards the northern edge of the airport.
- 17.00 ft
- Agricultural lands along the river east and south of Pocahontas will be impacted by high water. Equipment and livestock should be moved to higher ground.
- 0.39 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 | 28.95 ft | May 3, 2017 |
| 2 | 28.47 ft | April 28, 2011 |
| 3 | 27.90 ft | August 4, 1915 |
| 4 | 26.56 ft | March 22, 2008 |
| 5 | 25.90 ft | April 17, 1927 |
| 6 | 25.68 ft | April 9, 2025 |
| 7 | 25.22 ft | December 7, 1982 |
| 8 | 25.08 ft | January 1, 2016 |
| 9 | 25.00 ft | April 25, 1973 |
| 10 | 24.32 ft | June 17, 1945 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Black River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black River near AnnapolisRiver gauge, Black River | 3.76 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 76 mi |
| Black River at LeeperRiver gauge, Black River | 229 cfs | Low | ±0 | 58 mi |
| Black River above WilliamsvilleRiver gauge, Black River | 3.02 ft | No reference yet | −0.01 ft | 54 mi |
| Black River at Poplar BluffRiver gauge, Black River | −0.37 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 48 mi |
| Black River near CorningRiver gauge, Black River | 0.81 ft | Below flood stage | −0.23 ft | 26 mi |
| Black River near Peach OrchardRiver gauge, Black River | 262.16 ft | No reference yet | +0.21 ft | 15 mi |
| Black River at Black RockRiver gauge, Black River | 0.90 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 13 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eleven Point River near Ravenden SpringsRiver gauge, Eleven Point River | 2.46 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 10 mi |
| Spring River at ImbodenRiver gauge, Spring River | 2.68 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 12 mi |
| Current River at DoniphanRiver gauge, Current River | −0.70 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 26 mi |
| Cache River at EgyptRiver gauge, Cache River | 3.82 ft | Low | −0.09 ft | 27 mi |
| Spring River at Spring Street Bridge at HardyRiver gauge, Spring River | 2.82 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 29 mi |
| Eleven Point River near BardleyRiver gauge, Eleven Point River | 2.04 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 30 mi |
| Little Black River below FairdealingRiver gauge, Little Black River | 45.6 cfs | Low | ±0 | 34 mi |
| South Fork Spring River at SaddleRiver gauge, South Fork Spring River | 3.5 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 38 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Black River at Pocahontas?
The official flood stage is 17.00 ft. The level is currently 16.61 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 Black River at Pocahontas today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 06:00 AM CDT, the water level was 0.39 ft. Up 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Black River at Pocahontas rising or falling?
Up 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Black River at Pocahontas normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Black River at Pocahontas?
The highest level on record is 28.95 ft on May 3, 2017.
Is Black River at Pocahontas expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.30 ft by Monday, October 19 at 01:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07069000(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.25417, -90.97028(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 | 0.39 ft | 2026-10-19 11:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1,560 cfs | 2026-10-19 11:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Black River at Pocahontas (usgs:07069000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arkansas/black-river-at-pocahontas
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