River stage
Berryville, Kings River
- River level
- 2.59 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.01 ft
- Recent high
- 9.91 ft
- Recent low
- 2.50 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BRYA4
- 30-day change
- -0.28 ft
- Average
- 3.49 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 38.91 ft
In brief
The Kings River at Berryville, AR read 2.59 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 27.41 ft below action stage. That is 0.28 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BRYA4
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38.91 ft | 1985-11-19 |
| 2 | 38.00 ft | 1927-04-14 |
| 3 | 37.00 ft | 1943-05-10 |
| 4 | 35.98 ft | 1961-05-07 |
| 5 | 35.37 ft | 2011-04-26 |
| 6 | 35.29 ft | 2008-03-19 |
| 7 | 33.49 ft | 1982-12-03 |
| 8 | 33.28 ft | 1957-04-04 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 30.00 ft
faster flows are expected along the river but no flooding occurs. Interests near the river should continue to monitor later forecasts.
- 31.00 ft
meadowlands along the east bank are flooded. County roads in the vicinity of State Highway 143 may be covered by high water.
- 33.00 ft
State Highway 143 and meadowlands along the east bank are inundated. Low lands around Clabber Creek become covered by high water.
- 35.00 ft
expect severe flooding between Berryville and Table Rock Lake. State Highway 143 and many county roads are closed. Homes may be isolated by high water. Backwaters flood the lowlands along Clabber Creek and Bee Creek.
- 37.00 ft
expect severe flooding. Homes near the river around State Highway 143 may be flooded. Many roads in the vicinity of the river are closed. This is a very dangerous and life threatening situation.
- 39.00 ft
disastrous flooding occurs. Many roads near the Kings River are closed. This flood will produce similar conditions to the record flood event of November 1985 when the stage crested at 38.9 feet. This is a very dangerous and life threatening situation.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Kings River flooding at Berryville?
No. The Kings River at Berryville is at 2.59 ft, 27.41 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Berryville?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 30 ft, minor flooding 31 ft, moderate flooding 33 ft and major flooding 35 ft.
What is the highest the Kings River has been at Berryville?
The highest crest on record is 38.91 ft, on 1985-11-19.
Is the Kings River high or low right now at Berryville?
At 2.59 ft it is higher than 5% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BRYA4); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07050500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.