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Arkansas River

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Associated gauges5Station-level records
Gauges with readings5Observation-capable records
Forecast availability55 linked forecast gauges
Last source updateAvailableAug 30, 2026 at 7:15 AM CDT

Current gauges on Arkansas River

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NWS / NWPS VBUA4

Arkansas River at Van Buren

AR

StaleBeyond three times the publishing interval. Value shown with its age, never hidden.
Forecast

Latest public reading

19.17 ft

Observed May 14, 2026 at 3:00 AM CDT

Observation 161047 minutes old

NWS / NWPS MORA4

Arkansas River at Morrilton

AR

StaleBeyond three times the publishing interval. Value shown with its age, never hidden.
Forecast

Latest public reading

9.52 ft

Observed Aug 30, 2026 at 7:15 AM CDT

Observation 5272 minutes old

StaleBeyond three times the publishing interval. Value shown with its age, never hidden.
Forecast

Latest public reading

249.08 ft

Observed Aug 30, 2026 at 6:00 AM CDT

Observation 5347 minutes old

StaleBeyond three times the publishing interval. Value shown with its age, never hidden.
Forecast

Latest public reading

7.24 ft

Observed May 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT

Observation 160147 minutes old

StaleBeyond three times the publishing interval. Value shown with its age, never hidden.
Forecast

Latest public reading

5.13 ft

Observed Aug 30, 2026 at 6:00 AM CDT

Observation 5347 minutes old

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