River stage
Corning, Black River
- River level
- 0.40 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.74 ft
- Recent high
- 10.16 ft
- Recent low
- 0.45 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CRGA4
- 30-day change
- -1.30 ft
- Average
- 3.77 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 18.12 ft
In brief
The Black River at Corning, AR read 0.40 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 11.60 ft below action stage. That is 1.30 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge CRGA4
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18.12 ft | 2011-04-28 |
| 2 | 16.92 ft | 1945-06-13 |
| 3 | 15.92 ft | 2008-03-22 |
| 4 | 15.89 ft | 2017-05-04 |
| 5 | 15.53 ft | 1977-03-31 |
| 6 | 15.23 ft | 1964-03-12 |
| 7 | 15.20 ft | 1918-05-19 |
| 8 | 15.20 ft | 1943-05-15 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 15.00 ft
Most of the area inside the levees is flooded. Homes and cabins along the river will be isolated or flooded. Backwater prevents adequate rainfall runoff in Corning area.
- 15.50 ft
Portions of Hollands Lodge and Garrins Camp south of Corning become flooded.
- 16.00 ft
River crested at 15.9 feet in March 2008. All areas within the levee system are flooded or isolated. Some homes along the river near the U.S. Highway 62 bridge are flooded or cut off from land.
- 17.00 ft
Water will be backing into most low lying areas of the county. Some building up of the levee may be needed at agricultural equipment crossing points. Brookings Community west of Peach Orchard becomes flooded.
- 17.50 ft
Highway 62 east of the river between Black River Relief Bridge and junction 135 is flooded.
- 18.00 ft
Similar conditions to record flood event in April 2011 when river crested at 18.12 ft. Patrolling of levees in Corning area becomes necessary.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Black River flooding at Corning?
No. The Black River at Corning is at 0.4 ft, 11.6 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Corning?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 12 ft, minor flooding 15 ft, moderate flooding 15.5 ft and major flooding 16 ft.
What is the highest the Black River has been at Corning?
The highest crest on record is 18.12 ft, on 2011-04-28.
Is the Black River high or low right now at Corning?
At 0.4 ft it is higher than 0% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CRGA4); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07064000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.