Buffalo Outdoor Center

Current Buffalo River Levels

Float trips on the Upper Buffalo River are on hold until the area receives enough rain to bring the river back up to a floatable level. We will update you as soon as we can float again! In the meantime, take advantage of the many other activities and wonders that Buffalo River Country has to offer! From hiking and mountain bike trails to zip lining and swimming holes…there are so many adventures waiting for you this Summer around the Buffalo!

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
Very Low
weather
75°
1.3 ft
Last Updated: July 03, 2025 10:02 PM Flow Rate: 10.2 CF/S
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75°
Ponca
Very Low
weather
78°
3.4 ft
Last Updated: July 03, 2025 10:02 PM Flow Rate: 29.5 CF/S
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78°
Pruitt
Very Low
weather
80°
3.3 ft
Last Updated: July 03, 2025 10:02 PM Flow Rate: 33.6 CF/S
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80°
Carver
Very Low
weather
81°
5.8 ft
Last Updated: July 03, 2025 10:02 PM
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81°
St. Joe
Moderate, Ample Water for Floating
weather
74°
4.0 ft
Last Updated: July 03, 2025 10:02 PM Flow Rate: 321 CF/S
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74°
Harriet
Moderate, Ample Water for Floating
weather
73°
4.0 ft
Last Updated: July 03, 2025 10:02 PM Flow Rate: 641 CF/S
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73°

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