White River near Busch water level
River gauge, White River, Arkansas, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
History
20252026
What this means
At 2.33 ft, the White River near Busch is below normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 5.42 ft, based on 7 years of readings, so the river stage is 3.09 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 8.26 ft, a difference of −5.93 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.25 ft and 4.20 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
- 5.42 ft3.09 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.07 ft – 8.21 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (7 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 8.26 ft−5.93 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.25 ft – 4.20 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 0.44 ft – 11.33 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.
Map
Other gauges on the White River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White River at ElkinsRiver gauge, White River | 3.87 ft | No reference yet | −0.03 ft | 33 mi |
| White River near FayettevilleRiver gauge, White River | 3.4 cfs | Very low | −2.6 cfs | 30 mi |
| White River near NorforkRiver gauge, White River | 1,330 cfs | Very low | −260.0 cfs | 86 mi |
| White River at Calico RockRiver gauge, White River | 2.76 ft | Below flood stage | −0.60 ft | 96 mi |
| White River at AllisonRiver gauge, White River | 288.71 ft | Very low | −2.11 ft | 102 mi |
| White River at BatesvilleRiver gauge, White River | 6.89 ft | Normal | +0.43 ft | 131 mi |
| White River at NewportRiver gauge, White River | 2.67 ft | Normal | −0.68 ft | 153 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roaring River at Roaring River State ParkRiver gauge, Roaring River | 0.26 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 9 mi |
| Kings River near BerryvilleRiver gauge, Kings River | 2.98 ft | Normal | +0.06 ft | 11 mi |
| War Eagle Creek near HindsvilleRiver gauge, War Eagle Creek | 43.9 cfs | Normal | +16.2 cfs | 17 mi |
| Big Sugar Creek near PowellRiver gauge, Big Sugar Creek | 4.22 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 23 mi |
| Flat Creek below JenkinsRiver gauge, Flat Creek | 3.33 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 24 mi |
| Osage Creek near Cave SpringsRiver gauge, Osage Creek | 29.0 cfs | Normal | −1.5 cfs | 25 mi |
| Yocum Creek near Oak GroveRiver gauge, Yocum Creek | 15.7 cfs | Normal | −1.5 cfs | 26 mi |
| Richland Creek near GoshenRiver gauge, Richland Creek | 0.6 cfs | Normal | −0.3 cfs | 29 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the White River near Busch higher than last year?
No, it is 5.93 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 8.26 ft.
What is a normal level for the White River near Busch in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 5.42 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.07 ft and 8.21 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 White River near Busch today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 10:45 PM CDT, the water level was 2.33 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is White River near Busch rising or falling?
Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.22 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of White River near Busch normal?
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:07049698(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.44956, -93.82317(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 | 2.33 ft | 2026-10-18 03:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: White River near Busch (usgs:07049698). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arkansas/white-river-near-busch
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer