Spring River at Spring Street Bridge at Hardy water level

Name: Spring River at Spring Street Bridge at Hardy water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Spring River, Arkansas, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.82ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 06:30 PM CDT (17 min ago)

Flow: 299 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.80 ft by Monday, October 19 at 01:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 08:17 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Spring River at Spring Street Bridge at Hardy is at 2.82 ft, in the normal range.

It is 7.18 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.80 ft by Monday, October 19 at 01:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between 2.81 ft and 2.83 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 29.00 ftDecember 3, 1982
Forecast peak: 2.80 ftMonday, October 19 at 01:00 PM

Floating and fishing near Spring River at Spring Street Bridge at Hardy

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 10.00 ft, 7.18 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

22.00 ft: Flood in April 2025 rose to 22.8 feet. Expect water over U.S. Highway 63 on the east side of town. Lower lying businesses in Old Town and City Hall flooded. Water over Spring Street at bridge. Water over railroad.
20.00 ft: Portions of Old Town flooded. Spring Street flooded. Water under most elevated homes along the river bank.
18.00 ft: Life threatening situation. Homes and businesses along the river and tributaries will be flooded. Water will begin impacting lower lying businesses in Old Town and City Hall. Water over railroad.
16.00 ft: Serious flooding in Fulton and Sharp counties along the river. Dangerous situation with swift water running through campground and under homes along the river. Life threatening situation.
14.00 ft: Homes on Pilings along the riverbank have water under them. River Bend Campground and other low lying recreational facilities are flooded.
12.00 ft: Some flooding in City Park and in River Bend Campground. Water may be near homes along the riverbank.
10.00 ft: Water is breaking out of the banks and flooding low lying areas along the river.
2.82 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	29.00 ft	December 3, 1982
2	22.82 ft	April 5, 2025
3	22.29 ft	March 19, 2008
4	20.81 ft	April 11, 2008
5	20.71 ft	April 26, 2011
6	17.41 ft	October 30, 2009
7	16.75 ft	September 23, 2006
8	16.65 ft	April 30, 2017
9	15.60 ft	December 28, 2015
10	15.60 ft	December 28, 2015

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.03 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

18 Sun 66° 38° – Wind 5 mph

19 Mon 72° 43° – Wind 5 mph

20 Tue 76° 49° – Wind 4 mph

21 Wed 79° 51° – Wind 3 mph

22 Thu 81° 54° – Wind 3 mph

23 Fri 81° 55° – Wind 6 mph

24 Sat 82° 54° – Wind 7 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:17 AM Sunset 06:26 PM Daylight 11 hr, 9 min First quarter 63%

Map

Other gauges on the Spring River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Spring River near Mammoth SpringRiver gauge, Spring River	5.82 ft	No reference yet	±0	12 mi
Spring River at ImbodenRiver gauge, Spring River	2.67 ft	Below flood stage	±0	19 mi
Spring River at La RussellRiver gauge, Spring River	1.15 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	154 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
South Fork Spring River at SaddleRiver gauge, South Fork Spring River	4.3 cfs	Very low	+0.4 cfs	9 mi
Eleven Point River near Ravenden SpringsRiver gauge, Eleven Point River	2.46 ft	Below flood stage	±0	21 mi
Black River at Black RockRiver gauge, Black River	0.92 ft	Below flood stage	+0.05 ft	26 mi
Eleven Point River near BardleyRiver gauge, Eleven Point River	2.04 ft	Below flood stage	±0	28 mi
Black River at PocahontasRiver gauge, Black River	0.43 ft	Below flood stage	+0.12 ft	29 mi
Greer Spring at GreerRiver gauge, Greer Spring	0.48 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	34 mi
Big Creek near ElizabethRiver gauge, Big Creek	6.13 ft	Very low	+0.01 ft	35 mi
White River at BatesvilleRiver gauge, White River	6.82 ft	Normal	−0.04 ft	39 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Spring River at Spring Street Bridge at Hardy?

The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 7.18 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 Spring River at Spring Street Bridge at Hardy today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 06:30 PM CDT, the water level was 2.82 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Spring River at Spring Street Bridge at Hardy rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Spring River at Spring Street Bridge at Hardy normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Spring River at Spring Street Bridge at Hardy?

The highest level on record is 29.00 ft on December 3, 1982.

Is Spring River at Spring Street Bridge at Hardy expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.80 ft by Monday, October 19 at 01:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:07069305 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 36.31361, -91.48278 (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	2.82 ft	2026-10-19 23:30	Provisional
Flow	299 cfs	2026-10-19 23:30	Provisional

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