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SwedenBlack River near Corning water level
River gauge, Black River, Arkansas, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 390 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.10 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 near Corning reads 0.87 ft, a normal level.
It is 14.13 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.15 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.10 ft by Monday, October 19 at 01:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 0.30 ft and 3.00 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 18.12 ftApril 28, 2011
- Forecast peak
- 1.10 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 15.00 ft, still 14.13 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 18.00 ft
- Similar conditions to record flood event in April 2011 when river crested at 18.12 ft. Patrolling of levees in Corning area becomes necessary.
- 17.50 ft
- Highway 62 east of the river between Black River Relief Bridge and junction 135 is flooded.
- 17.00 ft
- Water will be backing into most low lying areas of the county. Some building up of the levee may be needed at agricultural equipment crossing points. Brookings Community west of Peach Orchard becomes flooded.
- 16.00 ft
- River crested at 15.9 feet in March 2008. All areas within the levee system are flooded or isolated. Some homes along the river near the U.S. Highway 62 bridge are flooded or cut off from land.
- 15.50 ft
- Portions of Hollands Lodge and Garrins Camp south of Corning become flooded.
- 15.00 ft
- Most of the area inside the levees is flooded. Homes and cabins along the river will be isolated or flooded. Backwater prevents adequate rainfall runoff in Corning area.
- 0.87 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 | 18.12 ft | April 28, 2011 |
| 2 | 16.92 ft | June 13, 1945 |
| 3 | 15.92 ft | March 22, 2008 |
| 4 | 15.89 ft | May 4, 2017 |
| 5 | 15.53 ft | March 31, 1977 |
| 6 | 15.23 ft | March 12, 1964 |
| 7 | 15.20 ft | May 19, 1918 |
| 8 | 15.20 ft | May 15, 1943 |
| 9 | 14.82 ft | December 7, 1982 |
| 10 | 14.40 ft | April 18, 1927 |
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 | 66 mi |
| Black River at LeeperRiver gauge, Black River | 229 cfs | Low | ±0 | 46 mi |
| Black River above WilliamsvilleRiver gauge, Black River | 3.01 ft | No reference yet | −0.01 ft | 40 mi |
| Black River at Poplar BluffRiver gauge, Black River | −0.37 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 26 mi |
| Black River near Peach OrchardRiver gauge, Black River | 262.16 ft | No reference yet | +0.26 ft | 11 mi |
| Black River at PocahontasRiver gauge, Black River | 0.38 ft | Below flood stage | +0.10 ft | 26 mi |
| Black River at Black RockRiver gauge, Black River | 0.89 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 37 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Black River below FairdealingRiver gauge, Little Black River | 45.3 cfs | Low | −0.6 cfs | 16 mi |
| Current River at DoniphanRiver gauge, Current River | −0.70 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 23 mi |
| Eleven Point River near Ravenden SpringsRiver gauge, Eleven Point River | 2.46 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 32 mi |
| Spring River at ImbodenRiver gauge, Spring River | 2.68 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 38 mi |
| St. Francis River at WappapelloRiver gauge, St. Francis River | 172 cfs | Normal | +1.0 cfs | 39 mi |
| Eleven Point River near BardleyRiver gauge, Eleven Point River | 2.04 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 40 mi |
| Cache River at EgyptRiver gauge, Cache River | 3.83 ft | Low | −0.08 ft | 44 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Black River near Corning?
The official flood stage is 15.00 ft. The level is currently 14.13 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 near Corning today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 02:00 AM CDT, the water level was 0.87 ft. Down 0.15 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Black River near Corning rising or falling?
Down 0.15 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Black River near Corning normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Black River near Corning?
The highest level on record is 18.12 ft on April 28, 2011.
Is Black River near Corning expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.10 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:07064000(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.40194, -90.54139(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 | 0.87 ft | 2026-10-19 07:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 390 cfs | 2026-10-19 07:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Black River near Corning (usgs:07064000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arkansas/black-river-near-corning
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