Station Name: Cache River at Patterson, AR
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 197 feet

Nearest Address:
903 N Main St
Patterson, AR 72123
Woodruff County

GPS Coordinates: 35.2697222, -91.2363889

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued May 3 at 8:03PM CDT until May 7 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

Effective: Sun May 3, 2026, 8:03 PM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 8:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Arkansas... Cache River Near Patterson affecting Jackson and Woodruff Counties. For the Cache River...including Patterson...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cache River near Patterson. * WHEN...Until early Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Low swampy timberland along the river begins to flood. Flood gates should be closed and equipment moved out of the low grounds along the river and tributaries. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 9.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.4 feet just after midnight Sunday night. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. River forecasts are based on current conditions and rainfall forecasted to occur over the next 24 hours. During periods of flooding...Evening forecasts are reissued with updated rainfall forecasts. Observed and forecasted stage data plots are available on our Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service web page at... www.weather.gov/lzk Under the Current Conditions section...Select River and Lakes AHPS. The next statement will be issued Monday evening at 815 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued May 4 at 10:04AM CDT until May 7 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 10:04 AM
Expires: Tue May 5, 2026, 10:15 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Arkansas... Cache River Near Patterson affecting Woodruff and Jackson Counties. For the Cache River...including Patterson...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cache River near Patterson. * WHEN...Until early Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Low swampy timberland along the river begins to flood. Flood gates should be closed and equipment moved out of the low grounds along the river and tributaries. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 9.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain above flood stage most of the week. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. River forecasts are based on current conditions and rainfall forecasted to occur over the next 24 hours. During periods of flooding...Evening forecasts are reissued with updated rainfall forecasts. Observed and forecasted stage data plots are available on our Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service web page at... www.weather.gov/lzk Under the Current Conditions section...Select River and Lakes AHPS. The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 1015 AM CDT.

Wind Advisory issued May 4 at 11:25AM CDT until May 4 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 11:25 AM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Jackson, Lawrence, and Randolph Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Wind Advisory issued May 4 at 2:11AM CDT until May 4 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 2:11 AM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Dunklin, Clay, Greene, Craighead, Poinsett, Mississippi, and Pemiscot. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.