Cossatot River near DeQueen water level

Name: Cossatot River near DeQueen water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Cossatot River, Arkansas, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.71ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 06:00 AM CDT (59 min ago)

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Cossatot River near DeQueen, where the gauge shows 2.71 ft.

It is 12.29 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.64 ft – 2.84 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 20.70 ftMay 6, 1961

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 15.00 ft.

What happens at each level

21.00 ft: SEVERAL THOUSAND ACRES FLOOD. LIVESTOCK MUST BE EVACUATED.
15.00 ft: MINOR LOWLAND FLOODING OCCURS. LIVESTOCK AND EQUIPMENT IN THE FLOODPLAIN SHOULD BE EVACUATED. RAFTERS AND CANOEISTS SHOULD AVOID THE RIVER...AS CURRENTS ARE SWIFT...TURBULENT...AND FULL OF DEBRIS.
2.71 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	20.70 ft	May 6, 1961
2	20.47 ft	August 28, 1947
3	20.20 ft	March 30, 1945
4	20.14 ft	September 20, 1950
5	19.96 ft	May 25, 1946
6	19.76 ft	January 24, 1949
7	19.70 ft	April 16, 1939
8	19.70 ft	January 24, 1938
9	19.36 ft	February 12, 1950
10	19.16 ft	May 12, 1953

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:26 AM Sunset 06:39 PM Daylight 11 hr, 13 min First quarter 58%

Map

Other gauges on the Cossatot River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Cossatot River near VandervoortRiver gauge, Cossatot River	2.9 cfs	Very low	+0.3 cfs	23 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Saline River near DierksRiver gauge, Saline River	3.51 ft	Below flood stage	±0	8 mi
Saline River near LockesburgRiver gauge, Saline River	2.74 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	10 mi
Rolling Fork near DeQueenRiver gauge, Rolling Fork	1.77 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	11 mi
Little River near HoratioRiver gauge, Little River	4.66 ft	Below flood stage	−0.48 ft	13 mi
Mountain Fork near EagletownRiver gauge, Mountain Fork	0.81 ft	Below flood stage	−0.20 ft	23 mi
Little Missouri River near LangleyRiver gauge, Little Missouri River	4.7 cfs	Very low	−0.3 cfs	26 mi
Little River below Lukfata Creek, near IdabelRiver gauge, Little River	4.69 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	32 mi
Red River at IndexRiver gauge, Red River	0.13 ft	Below flood stage	−0.11 ft	35 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Cossatot River near DeQueen?

The official flood stage is 15.00 ft. The level is currently 12.29 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 Cossatot River near DeQueen today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 06:00 AM CDT, the water level was 2.71 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Cossatot River near DeQueen rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Cossatot River near DeQueen normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Cossatot River near DeQueen?

The highest level on record is 20.70 ft on May 6, 1961.

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.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:07340500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 34.04500, -94.21250 (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	2.71 ft	2026-10-19 11:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Cossatot River near DeQueen (usgs:07340500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arkansas/cossatot-river-near-dequeen

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer