River stage
Red River (AR, LA, OK)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 17 of 17
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 17 of 17 gauges on the Red River (AR, LA, OK) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Red River levels, gauge by gauge
The Red River is measured at 17 gauges across Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton | -1.68 ft | normal, steady |
| Index | 0.65 ft | normal, falling |
| Sprinbank Ferry | 10.83 ft | normal, falling |
| Alexandria | 20.27 ft | normal, steady |
| Coushatta | 25.14 ft | normal, steady |
| Grand Ecore | 20.36 ft | normal, steady |
| Red River Lock 1 | 40.34 ft | below flood stage |
| Red River Lock 2 | 64.39 ft | no flood stage set |
| Shreveport | 13.54 ft | normal, steady |
| Arthur City | 3.80 ft | normal, falling |
| Courtney | 11.39 ft | no flood stage set |
| Davidson | 4.05 ft | no flood stage set |
| Terral | 3.62 ft | normal, falling |
| Dekalb | 8.97 ft | normal, falling |
| Denison Dam near Denison | 3.88 ft | no flood stage set |
| Gainesville | 4.61 ft | normal, falling |
| Lake Texoma near Denison | 614.98 ft | no flood stage set |
Recent levels on the Red River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Fulton, AR, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Red River (KY) different river, same name
- Red River (KY, TN) different river, same name
- Red River (WI) different river, same name
- Sulphur River 2 gauges
- North Sulphur River 1 gauge
- Little River (AR, OK) 2 gauges
- Angelina River 3 gauges
- Sabine River 14 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Red River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 17 reporting gauges on the Red River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Red River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Fulton is at -1.68 ft; Index is at 0.65 ft; Sprinbank Ferry is at 10.83 ft; Alexandria is at 20.27 ft.
Where is the Red River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 17 gauges on the Red River across Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.