Fourche LaFave River Near Gravelly water level

Name: Fourche LaFave River Near Gravelly water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Arkansas, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

0.93ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 02:45 PM CDT (59 min ago)

Flow: 9.7 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Fourche LaFave River Near Gravelly reads 0.93 ft, a normal level.

It is 23.07 ft below the flood stage of 24.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 0.92 ft and 0.96 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: 32.60 ftMay 31, 2013

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 24.00 ft, still 23.07 ft away.

What happens at each level

32.00 ft: Numerous county roads are flooded along with portions of Highway 28. Major agricultural impacts and danger to livestock. Campgrounds along Nimrod Lake will be inundated, including Sunlight Bay, Carter Cove, and County Line.
30.00 ft: Several county roads are impacted and State Highway 28 may be affected. Many pastures along the river will be inundated. Campgrounds will be impacted downstream near Nimrod Lake, including Sunlight Bay, County Line, and Carter Cove.
24.00 ft: Portions of Highway 28 effected. Timber and pasture along West Bank floods. Property and livestock should be moved to higher ground.
0.93 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: 15 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	32.60 ft	May 31, 2013
2	32.45 ft	December 3, 1982
3	31.65 ft	December 28, 2015
4	30.91 ft	March 19, 2008
5	30.30 ft	July 26, 1969
6	30.10 ft	December 10, 1971
7	29.38 ft	November 22, 2011
8	29.23 ft	June 7, 1974
9	29.00 ft	May 3, 1990
10	28.86 ft	January 24, 1949

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:24 AM Sunset 06:36 PM Daylight 11 hr, 12 min First quarter 62%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Ouachita River near Mount IdaRiver gauge, Ouachita River	10.1 cfs	Very low	−0.6 cfs	18 mi
Petit Jean River at DanvilleRiver gauge, Petit Jean River	9.93 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	20 mi
Petit Jean River near BoonevilleRiver gauge, Petit Jean River	1.2 cfs	Normal	+1.0 cfs	22 mi
Caddo River near Caddo GapRiver gauge, Caddo River	23.6 cfs	Very low	+0.8 cfs	34 mi
Poteau River at CauthronRiver gauge, Poteau River	4.3 cfs	Normal	+0.6 cfs	37 mi
Arkansas River at DardanelleRiver gauge, Arkansas River	5.41 ft	Below flood stage	+0.43 ft	38 mi
Fourche LaFave River near AplinRiver gauge, Fourche LaFave River	11.4 cfs	Normal	±0	39 mi
Little Missouri River near LangleyRiver gauge, Little Missouri River	6.8 cfs	Very low	+1.5 cfs	41 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Fourche LaFave River Near Gravelly?

The official flood stage is 24.00 ft. The level is currently 23.07 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 Fourche LaFave River Near Gravelly today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 02:45 PM CDT, the water level was 0.93 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Fourche LaFave River Near Gravelly rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Fourche LaFave River Near Gravelly normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Fourche LaFave River Near Gravelly?

The highest level on record is 32.60 ft on May 31, 2013.

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:07261500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 34.87250, -93.65722 (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	0.93 ft	2026-10-19 19:45	Provisional
Flow	9.7 cfs	2026-10-19 19:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Fourche LaFave River Near Gravelly (usgs:07261500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arkansas/fourche-lafave-river-near-gravelly

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