Streamflow levels across
Arkansas
are currently
112.0% of normal, with the
White River At Batesville
reporting the highest discharge in the state with
68000cfs and gauge stage of 9.25 ft.
Meanwhile, the
Smackover Creek Near Smackover
is seeing a spike in streamflows today after experiencing a
799.47%
increase since yesterday, and currently running at
340cfs.
Maximum gauge stage in the state was last observed at the
Maumelle River At Maumelle Dam At Natural Steps, currently reporting a stage of
90.04ft.
The
Smackover Creek Near Smackover
in the
Lower Ouachita-Smackover
watershed
is surging for this time of year at
340cfs, about
496.28% of normal.
Arkansas is largely influenced by the humid subtropical climate that causes frequent heavy rainfall and occasional flooding, particularly in the spring. Major rivers like the Mississippi, Arkansas, and White Rivers are critical in the state's hydrology. Reservoirs and dams, such as Greers Ferry Lake and Bull Shoals Dam, also play an important role in water management and hydroelectric power generation. The Ozark Plateau region in northern Arkansas experiences greater precipitation and snowpack, which contributes to river flows in the region. However, the state has also been experiencing drought conditions in recent years, particularly in the western and southern parts of the state. Overall, Arkansas' hydrology is complex and constantly evolving, influenced by a variety of factors including climate, geography, and human activity.