River stage
Calico Rock, White River
- River level
- 4.91 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +1.07 ft
- Recent high
- 10.51 ft
- Recent low
- 2.41 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CLRA4
- 30-day change
- +1.09 ft
- Average
- 5.38 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 52.90 ft
In brief
The White River at Calico Rock, AR read 4.91 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 11.09 ft below action stage. That is 1.09 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge CLRA4
Water 67 °F (19 °C) · 4 °F warmer than normal for this date · -2 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52.90 ft | 1916-01-31 |
| 2 | 51.50 ft | 1927-04-15 |
| 3 | 50.50 ft | 1915-08-21 |
| 4 | 49.84 ft | 1945-04-16 |
| 5 | 47.50 ft | 1943-05-12 |
| 6 | 44.50 ft | 1938-02-19 |
| 7 | 43.80 ft | 1935-03-12 |
| 8 | 43.50 ft | 1907-05-07 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 19.00 ft
Pastures in Izard and Stone counties begin to flood.
- 22.00 ft
In Stone County, campground at Allison may be affected. Homeowners along the river should monitor water levels in Baxter, Stone, and Izard counties.
- 25.00 ft
Moderate flood level begins at this stage, campground at Allison floods, primary access to campground flooded. Izard County Road 157 flooded downstream of Guion. Homes along the river near Guion will be affected. Backwater up Calico Creek in Calico Rock floods City Park. Homes in the floodplain of the White River in Baxter, Izard, and Stone counties may be affected.
- 30.00 ft
Major flooding begins, most of lower lying portions of White River Valley from Norfork to Batesville flooding. Campgrounds and communities along the river will be flooded or isolated by flooded roads. Homes along the river in Stone and Izard counties may be flooded. River is swift and may contain a large amount of debris. Private and commercial boat docks should be monitored and well anchored to the bank.
- 32.00 ft
Homes along the river in Stone and Izard counties affected. Flooding in April 2004 reached 31.6 feet at Calico Rock and several homes were seriously damaged or destroyed. Boswell and Mount Olive communities were cut off. Private and commercial fishing docks need to be well anchored. Campground near Allison will be impacted.
- 36.00 ft
Many of the homes along the river bank in Baxter, Stone, and Izard counties will be impacted by either inundation or isolation. This includes homes in areas near Norfork, Calico Rock , Allison, Boswell, Mount Olive, and Guion. Numerous roads closed.
- 40.00 ft
Much of the flood plain near Calico Rock will be flooded. Serious problems in Norfork, Boswell, Mount Olive, Sylamore, Allison, and Guion. Backwater up Calico Creek effects homes and business in Calico Rock. Houses on River Breeze Lane will be threatened. On April 11th 2008 the river crested at 40.2 feet and caused widespread serious damage. The December 1982 flood crested at 41.2 feet, which is the highest stage since the reservoirs were completed.
- 50.00 ft
River exceeded 50 feet three times between 1915 and 1927. Flood of record is 52.9 feet on January 31 1916. The river reached 51.5 feet on April 15 1927. All points along the White River will have major flood problems. Reservoirs provide some level of protection.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the White River flooding at Calico Rock?
No. The White River at Calico Rock is at 4.91 ft, 11.09 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Calico Rock?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 16 ft, minor flooding 19 ft, moderate flooding 25 ft and major flooding 30 ft.
What is the highest the White River has been at Calico Rock?
The highest crest on record is 52.9 ft, on 1916-01-31.
Is the White River high or low right now at Calico Rock?
At 4.91 ft it is higher than 56% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Calico Rock, White River?
The water temperature at Calico Rock, White River is 67 °F (19.3 °C), measured 7:15 pm by USGS, which is 4 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has fallen 2.0 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CLRA4); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07060500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.