River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS PTTA4
In brief
The Cache River at Patterson, AR read 2.41 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.59 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge PTTA4
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.10 ft | 1927-04-19 |
| 2 | 13.20 ft | 1937-01-24 |
| 3 | 12.87 ft | 2011-05-05 |
| 4 | 12.59 ft | 2001-12-18 |
| 5 | 12.52 ft | 1991-01-11 |
| 6 | 12.35 ft | 2018-03-01 |
| 7 | 12.34 ft | 2011-12-06 |
| 8 | 12.30 ft | 2017-05-02 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Low swampy timberland along the river begins to flood.
Low swampy timberland along the river begins to flood. Flood gates should be closed and equipment moved out of the low grounds along the river and tributaries.
Pastureland and cropland not protected by levees in Jackson and Woodruff counties affected. Water is over portions of State Highway 37 and deep along the shoulders of State Highway 18 near Grubbs. Water over portions of Woodruff County Road 775 north of State Highway 260.
Water deep over Woodruff County Road 775 north of HWY 260, and intersection of HWY 37 and HWY 18 east of Grubbs. Water is encroaching on yards of homes on Pine Street in Patterson. Many acres of cropland, pastures, and timber flooded in Jackson and Woodruff counties.
Water near homes on Pine Street in Patterson. Water deep over Woodruff County Road 775. Water around camps along State Highways 14 and 18 in Jackson County. Many acres of cropland, pastures, and timberland flooded in Craighead, Jackson, and Woodruff counties.
Water near homes on Pine Street in Patterson. Water deep over Woodruff County Road 775. Water around camps along State Highways 14 and 18 in Jackson County. Many acres of cropland, pastures, and timberland flooded in Craighead, Jackson, and Woodruff counties. AGFC may close WMA inside Woodruff County for deer hunting due to flooding.
Water near foundations of homes on Pine Street in Patterson. Cabins and camps along State Highway 14, 18, and 33 flooded. State Highway 37 near Grubbs may be partially flooded. Water may be on State Highway 33 between Gregory and Little Dixie. Most unprotected farmlands flooded and some levees overtopped.
Water near foundations of homes on Pine Street in Patterson. Cabins and camps along State Highway 14, 18, and 33 flooded. State Highway 37 near Grubbs may be partially flooded. Water may be on State Highway 33 between Gregory and Little Dixie. Most unprotected farmlands flooded and some levees overtopped. AGFC may close areas within the Brushy Creek WMA, Earl Buss Bayou DeView WMA, and Whitehall WMA for deer hunting due to flooding.
Major problems in Grubbs, Patterson, Dixie, and Amagon in Jackson and Woodruff counties. Woodruff County Road 775 flooded. State Highways 18, 37, 33, and 38 affected in various locations in Woodruff and Jackson counties. Many homes miles from the main river channel may need to be protected by ring levees.
Levee protecting many acres of croplands and a few homes may be overtopped near the Remmel Community south of State Highway 14. State Highway 37 near Grubbs overtopped. Homes in Patterson may be flooded. Water may be on State Highways 260 near Grays, State Highway 33 between Gregory and Little Dixie, and State Highway 38 between Dixie and Cotton Plant.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Cache River at Patterson is at 2.41 ft, 5.59 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 8 ft, minor flooding 9 ft, moderate flooding 11 ft and major flooding 12 ft.
The highest crest on record is 16.1 ft, on 1927-04-19.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge PTTA4); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07077500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.