River stage
Batesville, White River
- River level
- 6.10 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.29 ft
- Recent high
- 10.47 ft
- Recent low
- 5.54 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BAGA4
- 30-day change
- -0.26 ft
- Average
- 7.59 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 31.90 ft
In brief
The White River at Batesville, AR read 6.10 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.90 ft below action stage. That is 0.26 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BAGA4
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31.90 ft | 1916-02-01 |
| 2 | 31.60 ft | 1915-08-22 |
| 3 | 31.40 ft | 1927-04-15 |
| 4 | 29.43 ft | 1945-04-16 |
| 5 | 29.27 ft | 1982-12-03 |
| 6 | 28.01 ft | 1943-05-12 |
| 7 | 27.40 ft | 1938-02-19 |
| 8 | 27.00 ft | 1935-03-13 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 15.00 ft
There will be minor flooding of agricutural land along the river. A 15 foot stage at the bridge is equivalent to 23 foot flood stage at Lock One Tailwater staff gage.
- 17.00 ft
A portion of State Highway 14 near Oil Trough may flood. Agricultural land along right bank floods. A crest of 17 feet at the bridge is equivalent to 28 foot crest at the Lock One Tailwater staff gage.
- 18.00 ft
Moderate flooding is occurring. State Highway 14 near Oil Trough, and farmland along the river may be flooded. A crest of 18 feet at the bridge is equivalent to a crest of 30 feet at the Lock One Tailwater staff gage.
- 20.00 ft
Portions of Oil Trough and lower portions of southwest Batesville may be flooded. State Highways 14 and 69 affected. Many thousands of acres of agricultural land is flooded. A 20 foot crest at the bridge is equilvalent to a 32 foot crest at the Lock One Tailwater staff gage.
- 22.00 ft
Lower portions of Batesville and Oil Trough will flood. State Highways 14 and 69 will be closed. A crest of 22 feet at the bridge is equivalent to a 34 foot crest at the Lock One Tailwater staff gage.
- 23.00 ft
This is a serious flood situation. Portions of Batesville and Oil Trough will flood. State Highways 14 and 69 are flooded. A crest of 23 feet at the bridge is equivalent to a 35 foot crest at the Lock One Tailwater staff gage.
- 25.00 ft
Serious problems in the White River Valley throughout Independence County, numerous structures impacted, evacuations may be needed, numerous roads closed. A 25 foot crest at the bridge is equivalent to a 37 foot stage at the Lock One Tailwater staff gage.
- 26.00 ft
Serious flooding in Batesville, Oil Trough, and all along the river valley. Numerous road closures. Water will be about a foot below the lowest sill of the levee protecting the industrial area of Batesville. A crest of 26 feet at the bridge is equal to a crest of 38 feet at the Lock One Tailwater staff gage.
- 27.00 ft
Flooding in portions of Batesville, serious flooding in Oil Trough. Water lapping over lowest sill of industrial park levee in Batesville. Wave action may increase problems. Levee openings should be closed. Numerous road closures. A 27 foot crest at gage on bridge equivalent to crest of 39 feet at the Lock One Tailwater staff gage. During the 2 flood events in 2008, river crested at 27 feet in March and 26.4 feet in April. December 1982 crest was 29.3 feet.
- 28.00 ft
Stoplogs should be placed in the Industrial Park Levee openings. Water about one foot over lowest sill levee opening. Water lapping at edge of pavement of U.S Highway 167 south of the bridge. Most of Oil Trough flooded. Southwest Batesville flooding. Water backing up Polk Bayou into parts of Batesville. A 28 foot stage at the bridge is approximately equal to about 40 foot stage at the Lock One Tailwater staff gage. December 1982 flood crest was 29.3 feet. March 2008 flood crest was 27 feet.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the White River flooding at Batesville?
No. The White River at Batesville is at 6.1 ft, 7.9 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Batesville?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 14 ft, minor flooding 15 ft, moderate flooding 18 ft and major flooding 22 ft.
What is the highest the White River has been at Batesville?
The highest crest on record is 31.9 ft, on 1916-02-01.
Is the White River high or low right now at Batesville?
At 6.1 ft it is higher than 4% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BAGA4); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07061000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.