River stage
Ouachita River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 10 of 10
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 10 of 10 gauges on the Ouachita River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Ouachita River levels, gauge by gauge
The Ouachita River is measured at 10 gauges across Arkansas, Louisiana. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Arkadelphia | 5.25 ft | normal, steady |
| Blakely Mtn Dam | 569.33 ft | no flood stage set |
| Camden | 6.06 ft | normal, steady |
| Felsenthal Lock and Dam | 65.17 ft | below flood stage |
| Moro Bay State Park | 64.80 ft | normal, steady |
| Jones Mill | 2.62 ft | normal, falling |
| Thatcher L&D | 77.40 ft | normal, steady |
| Columbia Lock and Dam | 49.10 ft | below flood stage |
| Harrisonburg | 34.05 ft | no flood stage set |
| Monroe | 18.35 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Ouachita River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Camden, AR, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Saline River (AR) 5 gauges
- Little River (AR, OK) 2 gauges
- Black River (LA) 2 gauges
- Red River (AR, LA, OK) 17 gauges
- Cache River (AR) 4 gauges
- White River (AR, MO) 16 gauges
- Sabine River 14 gauges
- Mulberry River 1 gauge
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ouachita River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 10 reporting gauges on the Ouachita River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Ouachita River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Arkadelphia is at 5.25 ft; Camden is at 6.06 ft; Moro Bay State Park is at 64.80 ft; Jones Mill is at 2.62 ft.
Where is the Ouachita River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 10 gauges on the Ouachita River across Arkansas, Louisiana.
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.