River stage
Cache River (AR)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 4 of 4
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 4 of 4 gauges on the Cache River (AR) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Cache River levels, gauge by gauge
The Cache River is measured at 4 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Brasfield DCP | 10.40 ft | no flood stage set |
| Cotton Plant DCP | 3.11 ft | no flood stage set |
| Egypt | 4.39 ft | no flood stage set |
| Patterson | 2.41 ft | normal, steady |
Other rivers nearby
- White River (AR, MO) 16 gauges
- Spring River (AR) 2 gauges
- Eleven Point River 2 gauges
- Buffalo River (AR) 1 gauge
- Black River (AR, MO) 8 gauges
- Saline River (AR) 5 gauges
- Ouachita River 10 gauges
- Kings River (AR) 1 gauge
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cache River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 4 reporting gauges on the Cache River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Cache River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Patterson is at 2.41 ft.
Where is the Cache River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 4 gauges on the Cache River in Arkansas.
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.