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White River at Calico Rock water level

River gauge, White River, Arkansas, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.04ft Down 0.25 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
1,640 cfs
Water temperature
59 °F
0 25 50 Highest onrecord 50.50 ft Minor floodstage 19.00 ft

History

234ftOct 16Oct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 18234ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18
Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at White River at Calico Rock, where the gauge shows 2.04 ft.

It is 16.96 ft below the flood stage of 19.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.25 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.04 ft – 5.24 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 59 °F.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record
50.50 ftAugust 21, 1915

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 19.00 ft.

What happens at each level

50.00 ft
River exceeded 50 feet three times between 1915 and 1927. Flood of record is 52.9 feet on January 31 1916. The river reached 51.5 feet on April 15 1927. All points along the White River will have major flood problems. Reservoirs provide some level of protection.
40.00 ft
Much of the flood plain near Calico Rock will be flooded. Serious problems in Norfork, Boswell, Mount Olive, Sylamore, Allison, and Guion. Backwater up Calico Creek effects homes and business in Calico Rock. Houses on River Breeze Lane will be threatened. On April 11th 2008 the river crested at 40.2 feet and caused widespread serious damage. The December 1982 flood crested at 41.2 feet, which is the highest stage since the reservoirs were completed.
36.00 ft
Many of the homes along the river bank in Baxter, Stone, and Izard counties will be impacted by either inundation or isolation. This includes homes in areas near Norfork, Calico Rock , Allison, Boswell, Mount Olive, and Guion. Numerous roads closed.
32.00 ft
Homes along the river in Stone and Izard counties affected. Flooding in April 2004 reached 31.6 feet at Calico Rock and several homes were seriously damaged or destroyed. Boswell and Mount Olive communities were cut off. Private and commercial fishing docks need to be well anchored. Campground near Allison will be impacted.
30.00 ft
Major flooding begins, most of lower lying portions of White River Valley from Norfork to Batesville flooding. Campgrounds and communities along the river will be flooded or isolated by flooded roads. Homes along the river in Stone and Izard counties may be flooded. River is swift and may contain a large amount of debris. Private and commercial boat docks should be monitored and well anchored to the bank.
25.00 ft
Moderate flood level begins at this stage, campground at Allison floods, primary access to campground flooded. Izard County Road 157 flooded downstream of Guion. Homes along the river near Guion will be affected. Backwater up Calico Creek in Calico Rock floods City Park. Homes in the floodplain of the White River in Baxter, Izard, and Stone counties may be affected.
22.00 ft
In Stone County, campground at Allison may be affected. Homeowners along the river should monitor water levels in Baxter, Stone, and Izard counties.
19.00 ft
Pastures in Izard and Stone counties begin to flood.
2.04 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 %.

RankLevelDate
150.50 ftAugust 21, 1915
249.84 ftApril 16, 1945
347.50 ftMay 12, 1943
444.50 ftFebruary 19, 1938
543.80 ftMarch 12, 1935
643.50 ftMay 7, 1907
741.50 ftDecember 14, 1927
841.14 ftDecember 4, 1982
940.27 ftApril 11, 2008
1039.64 ftMarch 20, 2008

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:19 AM Sunset 06:30 PM Daylight 11 hr, 11 min First quarter 51%

Map

Other gauges on the White River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
White River at ElkinsRiver gauge, White River 3.86 ft No reference yet −0.02 ft 104 mi
White River near FayettevilleRiver gauge, White River 2.9 cfs Very low −1.4 cfs 108 mi
White River near BuschRiver gauge, White River 2.28 ft Low −0.07 ft 96 mi
White River near NorforkRiver gauge, White River 2,470 cfs Low −80.0 cfs 11 mi
White River at AllisonRiver gauge, White River 289.00 ft Low −0.29 ft 12 mi
White River at BatesvilleRiver gauge, White River 6.81 ft Low +0.15 ft 37 mi
White River at NewportRiver gauge, White River 1.78 ft Low −1.08 ft 59 mi
White River near AugustaRiver gauge, White River 13.67 ft Normal −0.19 ft 71 mi
White River at GeorgetownRiver gauge, White River 1.32 ft Below flood stage +0.14 ft 79 mi
White River at DeValls BluffRiver gauge, White River 3.27 ft Low +0.27 ft 99 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
North Sylamore Creek near Fifty SixRiver gauge, North Sylamore Creek 3.7 cfs Very low −0.2 cfs 9 mi
Big Creek near ElizabethRiver gauge, Big Creek 6.12 ft Very low ±0 17 mi
Buffalo River near HarrietRiver gauge, Buffalo River 93.1 cfs Normal +37.1 cfs 24 mi
Crooked Creek at Kelly Crossing at YellvilleRiver gauge, Crooked Creek 48.4 cfs Low −4.8 cfs 33 mi
South Fork Spring River at SaddleRiver gauge, South Fork Spring River 4.8 cfs Very low +0.5 cfs 33 mi
Middle Fork of Little Red River at ShirleyRiver gauge, Middle Fork of Little Red River 2.6 cfs Low +0.2 cfs 33 mi
Bear Creek near Silver HillRiver gauge, Bear Creek 3.8 cfs Low +0.3 cfs 34 mi
Buffalo River near St. JoeRiver gauge, Buffalo River 3.17 ft Below flood stage +0.19 ft 35 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the White River at Calico Rock?

The official flood stage is 19.00 ft. The level is currently 16.96 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 White River at Calico Rock today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 12:15 PM CDT, the water level was 2.04 ft. Down 0.25 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is White River at Calico Rock rising or falling?

Down 0.25 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of White River at Calico Rock normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at White River at Calico Rock?

The highest level on record is 50.50 ft on August 21, 1915.

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:07060500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
36.11667, -92.14306 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
NGVD29
Update interval
every 15 minutes
Licence
Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 2.04 ft 2026-10-18 17:15 Provisional
Flow 1,640 cfs 2026-10-18 17:15 Provisional
Water temperature 59 °F 2026-10-18 17:15 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: White River at Calico Rock (usgs:07060500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arkansas/white-river-at-calico-rock

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