Rivers in Arkansas
Spring River (AR) at Hardy
Below flood stage
2.81ftStage
Observed Mon, Sep 21, 4:30 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 10.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 2.90 ftTue, Sep 22, 1:00 AM CDT
- Record crest
- 29.00 ft1982
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 16.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 14.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 10.00 ft |
| Action | 8.00 ft |
- 22.00 ftFlood in April 2025 rose to 22.8 feet. Expect water over U.S. Highway 63 on the east side of town. Lower lying businesses in Old Town and City Hall flooded. Water over Spring Street at bridge. Water over railroad.
- 20.00 ftPortions of Old Town flooded. Spring Street flooded. Water under most elevated homes along the river bank.
- 18.00 ftLife threatening situation. Homes and businesses along the river and tributaries will be flooded. Water will begin impacting lower lying businesses in Old Town and City Hall. Water over railroad.
- 16.00 ftSerious flooding in Fulton and Sharp counties along the river. Dangerous situation with swift water running through campground and under homes along the river. Life threatening situation.
- 14.00 ftHomes on Pilings along the riverbank have water under them. River Bend Campground and other low lying recreational facilities are flooded.
- 12.00 ftSome flooding in City Park and in River Bend Campground. Water may be near homes along the riverbank.
- 10.00 ftWater is breaking out of the banks and flooding low lying areas along the river.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 16, 2026.
Crest history
21 crests on NOAA’s list since 1982.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | December 3, 1982 | 29.00 ft |
| 2 | April 5, 2025 | 22.82 ft |
| 3 | March 19, 2008 | 22.29 ft |
| 4 | April 11, 2008 | 20.81 ft |
| 5 | April 26, 2011 | 20.71 ft |
| 6 | October 30, 2009 | 17.41 ft |
| 7 | September 23, 2006 | 16.75 ft |
| 8 | April 30, 2017 | 16.65 ft |
| 9 | December 28, 2015 | 15.60 ft |
| 10 | December 28, 2015 | 15.60 ft |
| 11 | November 18, 2003 | 14.66 ft |
| 12 | March 3, 2023 | 13.19 ft |
| 13 | November 4, 2024 | 12.98 ft |
| 14 | May 5, 2017 | 11.79 ft |
| 15 | March 20, 2002 | 11.48 ft |
| 16 | March 13, 2015 | 11.21 ft |
| 17 | January 15, 2007 | 11.11 ft |
| 18 | March 24, 2023 | 10.93 ft |
| 19 | May 3, 2022 | 10.85 ft |
| 20 | February 8, 2023 | 10.28 ft |
| 21 | January 13, 2005 | 9.71 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 5, 2025: 22.82 ft
- November 4, 2024: 12.98 ft
- March 24, 2023: 10.93 ft
- March 3, 2023: 13.19 ft
- February 8, 2023: 10.28 ft
- May 3, 2022: 10.85 ft
- May 5, 2017: 11.79 ft
- April 30, 2017: 16.65 ft
- December 28, 2015: 15.60 ft
- December 28, 2015: 15.60 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.