Buffalo Outdoor Center
Current Buffalo River Levels
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05/21/25 -The Buffalo River is at a great moderate level for floating Ponca to Kyles Landing today.
You can learn more about floating and planning your trip on the Buffalo National River here
BUFFALO NATIONAL RIVER
USGS GAGE KEY:
Black = Very Low / Blue = Low / Green = Moderate / Yellow = High / Red = Flood Stage
Each gage is designed to reflect a specific river section’s unique gradient, so color
segments will differ in length between gauges. River levels update @ every 5 minutes.
(Water levels based on USGS data)
Boxley
Moderate, Ample Water for Floating
3.4 ft
Last Updated: May 21, 2025 3:07 PM
Flow Rate: 347 CF/S
Ponca
Moderate, Ample Water for Floating5.1 ft
Last Updated: May 21, 2025 3:07 PM
Flow Rate: 406 CF/S
Pruitt
High, Experienced Floaters6.5 ft
Last Updated: May 21, 2025 3:07 PM
Flow Rate: 1110 CF/S
Carver
High, Experienced Floaters
10.6 ft
Last Updated: May 21, 2025 3:07 PM
St. Joe
High, Experienced Floaters9.8 ft
Last Updated: May 21, 2025 3:07 PM
Flow Rate: 5810 CF/S
Harriet
High, Experienced Floaters9.8 ft
Last Updated: May 21, 2025 3:07 PM
Flow Rate: 7050 CF/S
