River stage
Hardy, Spring River
- River level
- 2.83 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.00 ft
- Recent high
- 3.90 ft
- Recent low
- 2.77 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS HDYA4
- 30-day change
- +0.00 ft
- Average
- 2.93 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 29.00 ft
In brief
The Spring River at Hardy, AR read 2.83 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.17 ft below action stage. That is unchanged from 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge HDYA4
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29.00 ft | 1982-12-03 |
| 2 | 22.82 ft | 2025-04-05 |
| 3 | 22.29 ft | 2008-03-19 |
| 4 | 20.81 ft | 2008-04-11 |
| 5 | 20.71 ft | 2011-04-26 |
| 6 | 17.41 ft | 2009-10-30 |
| 7 | 16.75 ft | 2006-09-23 |
| 8 | 16.65 ft | 2017-04-30 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 10.00 ft
Water is breaking out of the banks and flooding low lying areas along the river.
- 12.00 ft
Some flooding in City Park and in River Bend Campground. Water may be near homes along the riverbank.
- 14.00 ft
Homes on Pilings along the riverbank have water under them. River Bend Campground and other low lying recreational facilities are flooded.
- 16.00 ft
Serious 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.
- 18.00 ft
Life 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.
- 20.00 ft
Portions of Old Town flooded. Spring Street flooded. Water under most elevated homes along the river bank.
- 22.00 ft
Flood 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.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Spring River flooding at Hardy?
No. The Spring River at Hardy is at 2.83 ft, 5.17 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Hardy?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 8 ft, minor flooding 10 ft, moderate flooding 14 ft and major flooding 16 ft.
What is the highest the Spring River has been at Hardy?
The highest crest on record is 29.0 ft, on 1982-12-03.
Is the Spring River high or low right now at Hardy?
At 2.83 ft it is higher than 21% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge HDYA4); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07069305). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.