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  • USACE issues small craft advisory for Arkansas River

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is issuing a small craft advisory for the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System in Arkansas. Heavy rainfall in western Arkansas over the last 24 hours will result in Arkansas River flows exceeding 70,000 cubic feet per second over the next few days.

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employee rescues kayaker on Caney Fork River

    A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employee played a crucial role in rescuing a kayaker who capsized on the Caney Fork River near Center Hill Dam on Dec. 31, 2024. Kevin Salvilla, Natural Resource Program Manager at Center Hill Lake, responded to the distress call, ensuring the kayaker's safety in challenging conditions.

  • USACE lifts small craft advisory for Arkansas River

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is lifting the small craft advisory for the Arkansas River. Small craft advisories are issued when flows reach 70,000 cubic feet per second. While flows are receding, USACE officials urge boaters to always exercise caution when on the river.

  • Corps of Engineers releases flows at Reservation Dam, Lake Traverse

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is releasing a small amount of flow at Reservation Dam to help maintain Lake Traverse water levels. Additionally, during the winter months White Rock Dam is slightly open to drain Mud Lake, located near Wheaton, Minnesota.

  • USACE cautions the public about high water levels across the region

    The U.S. Army of Corps of Engineers is cautioning the public about rising water levels across the region following recent heavy rainfall.

  • USACE issues small craft advisory for Arkansas River

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is issuing a small craft advisory for the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System in Arkansas. Heavy rainfall in Eastern Oklahoma and Western Arkansas over the last 48 hours is causing Arkansas River flows to exceed 70,000 cubic feet per second systemwide.

  • USACE cautions lake users on low water conditions at Greers Ferry Lake

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is cautioning boaters about low water conditions at Greers Ferry Lake. With inflows being low, the lake level is currently around an elevation of 456 feet. Although low, this is within the normal operation of the reservoir.

  • Corps of Engineers monitoring Hurricane Francine approaching Cumberland River Basin

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is actively monitoring the remnants of Hurricane Francine, which are expected to move through the Cumberland River Basin starting tomorrow, Sept. 12, and continuing through Sunday, Sept. 15.

  • USACE advises lake and river visitors to be cautious Labor Day weekend

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District, urges lake and river visitors to stay cautious this Labor Day weekend.

  • Corps of Engineers emphasizes water safety for Labor Day holiday

    As summer winds down, many Americans will take to the water for the long Labor Day weekend for some end-of-season fun in the sun. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District wants to remind visitors to its lakes and recreation areas throughout the Cumberland River Basin to practice safety around open water.