White River near Fayetteville water level

Name: White River near Fayetteville water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, White River, Arkansas, United States

Directions

Very low for mid-October

Water level

0.97ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 02:00 PM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 2.2 cfs
Water temperature: 63 °F

History

7 days

Water level

What this means

Low water at White River near Fayetteville: the gauge reads 0.97 ft, far below normal for mid-October.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 0.97 ft – 1.20 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 63 °F.

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 30.39 ftDecember 27, 2015

Paddling and fishing conditions

At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	30.39 ft	December 27, 2015
2	26.65 ft	April 23, 2004
3	25.70 ft	June 23, 2019
4	20.64 ft	January 11, 2020
5	18.56 ft	June 28, 2000
6	14.57 ft	April 19, 2025

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:27 AM Sunset 06:37 PM Daylight 11 hr, 9 min First quarter 62%

Map

Other gauges on the White River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
White River at ElkinsRiver gauge, White River	3.83 ft	No reference yet	−0.02 ft	7 mi
White River near BuschRiver gauge, White River	2.23 ft	Low	−0.02 ft	30 mi
White River near NorforkRiver gauge, White River	1,690 cfs	Very low	−450.0 cfs	100 mi
White River at Calico RockRiver gauge, White River	2.04 ft	Below flood stage	±0	108 mi
White River at AllisonRiver gauge, White River	288.81 ft	Very low	+0.14 ft	110 mi
White River at BatesvilleRiver gauge, White River	6.74 ft	Low	−0.08 ft	138 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
West Fork White River east of FayettevilleRiver gauge	3.5 cfs	Normal	−1.5 cfs	1.3 mi
Mud Creek near JohnsonRiver gauge, Mud Creek	4.0 cfs	Normal	−1.2 cfs	5.7 mi
Richland Creek near GoshenRiver gauge, Richland Creek	0.3 cfs	Normal	−0.1 cfs	6.2 mi
Illinois River at SavoyRiver gauge, Illinois River	26.4 cfs	Normal	±0	15 mi
War Eagle Creek near HindsvilleRiver gauge, War Eagle Creek	28.3 cfs	Normal	−7.0 cfs	15 mi
Osage Creek near Elm SpringsRiver gauge, Osage Creek	90.0 cfs	Normal	−3.0 cfs	15 mi
Osage Creek near Cave SpringsRiver gauge, Osage Creek	26.6 cfs	Normal	−1.9 cfs	17 mi
Jones Creek at WinfreyRiver gauge, Jones Creek	0.0 cfs	Low	±0	23 mi

Questions and answers

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 Fayetteville today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 02:00 PM CDT, the water level was 0.97 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is White River near Fayetteville rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of White River near Fayetteville normal?

Very low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at White River near Fayetteville?

The highest level on record is 30.39 ft on December 27, 2015.

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.

Where does this data come from?

The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:07048600 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 36.07306, -94.08111 (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	0.97 ft	2026-10-19 19:00	Provisional
Flow	2.2 cfs	2026-10-19 19:00	Provisional
Water temperature	63 °F	2026-10-19 19:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: White River near Fayetteville (usgs:07048600). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arkansas/white-river-near-fayetteville

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