Upper Vallier HW/TW near Lodge Corner water level
River gauge, Upper Vallier HW/TW, Arkansas, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
History
20252026
What this means
At 172.00 ft, the Upper Vallier HW/TW near Lodge Corner is far below normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 172.45 ft, based on 7 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.45 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 172.52 ft, a difference of −0.52 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 172.00 ft and 172.26 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 172.45 ft0.45 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 172.22 ft – 173.04 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (7 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 172.52 ft−0.52 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 172.00 ft – 172.26 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 172.00 ft – 179.16 ft
What the stage means on the water
Low water means more dragging on shallow riffles and slower floats. Fish crowd into the deeper runs, and warm, low water stresses them, so play and release them quickly.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Vallier(LitBayMeto)HW/TW near Lodge CornerRiver gauge, Lower Vallier(LitBayMeto)HW/TW | 171.48 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 1.2 mi |
| Government Cypress HW/TW near New GasconyRiver gauge, Government Cypress HW/TW | 174.40 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 2.3 mi |
| Fish Lake Ditch near AltheimerRiver gauge, Fish Lake Ditch | 175.62 ft | High | −0.05 ft | 3.3 mi |
| Canon Brake HW/TW near Bayou MetoRiver gauge, Canon Brake HW/TW | 163.40 ft | Low | ±0 | 4.7 mi |
| Bear Bayou near HumphreyRiver gauge, Bear Bayou | 176.62 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 5.7 mi |
| Arkansas River at Pine BluffRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 31.23 ft | Low | +0.03 ft | 20 mi |
| Arkansas River at PendletonRiver gauge, Arkansas River | 26.03 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 25 mi |
| Bayou Bartholomew at Garrett BridgeRiver gauge, Bayou Bartholomew | 1.0 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 28 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Upper Vallier HW/TW near Lodge Corner higher than last year?
No, it is 0.52 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 172.52 ft.
What is a normal level for the Upper Vallier HW/TW near Lodge Corner in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 172.45 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 172.22 ft and 173.04 ft, based on 7 years of records.
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 Upper Vallier HW/TW near Lodge Corner today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 10:45 AM CDT, the water level was 172.00 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Upper Vallier HW/TW near Lodge Corner rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.06 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Upper Vallier HW/TW near Lodge Corner normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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:07263881(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.27675, -91.64439(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 | 172.00 ft | 2026-10-17 15:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Upper Vallier HW/TW near Lodge Corner (usgs:07263881). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arkansas/upper-vallier-hw-tw-near-lodge-corner
How we check values
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer