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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 updateAvailableJun 19, 2026 at 9:15 AM CDT

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NWS / NWPS VBUA4

Arkansas River at Van Buren

AR

Stale
Forecast

Latest public reading

19.17 ft

Observed May 14, 2026 at 3:00 AM CDT

Observation 55050 minutes old

NWS / NWPS MORA4

Arkansas River at Morrilton

AR

Stale
Forecast

Latest public reading

16.73 ft

Observed Jun 19, 2026 at 9:15 AM CDT

Observation 2835 minutes old

Stale
Forecast

Latest public reading

7.24 ft

Observed May 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT

Observation 54150 minutes old

Stale
Forecast

Latest public reading

14.12 ft

Observed Jun 19, 2026 at 6:00 AM CDT

Observation 3030 minutes old

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