River stage
Black River (AR, MO)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 8 of 8
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 8 of 8 gauges on the Black River (AR, MO) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Black River levels, gauge by gauge
The Black River is measured at 8 gauges across Arkansas, Missouri. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Black Rock | 1.09 ft | normal, falling |
| Corning | 0.40 ft | normal, falling |
| Pocahontas | 0.52 ft | normal, falling |
| Annapolis | 3.65 ft | normal, steady |
| Clearwater Lake Pool | 494.85 ft | no flood stage set |
| Leeper | 1.98 ft | no flood stage set |
| Poplar Bluff | -0.45 ft | normal, falling |
| Williamsville | 2.98 ft | no flood stage set |
Recent levels on the Black River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Black Rock, AR, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Black River (LA) different river, same name
- Black River (MI) different river, same name
- Black River (Jeddo, MI) different river, same name
- Black River (NC, SC) different river, same name
- Black River (NY) different river, same name
- Black River (OH) different river, same name
- Black River (VT) different river, same name
- Black River (WI) different river, same name
Frequently asked questions
Is the Black River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 8 reporting gauges on the Black River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Black River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Black Rock is at 1.09 ft; Corning is at 0.40 ft; Pocahontas is at 0.52 ft; Annapolis is at 3.65 ft.
Where is the Black River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 8 gauges on the Black River across Arkansas, Missouri.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.