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Current Buffalo River Levels

04/30/25 -We are floating Ponca to Kyles Landing.  You can learn more about floating the Buffalo National River here and be sure to reserve your canoe or kayak for spring in advance by clicking “book now” and selecting “boat rentals”.

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
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60°
3.3 ft
Last Updated: April 30, 2025 8:32 PM Flow Rate: 568 CF/S
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60°
Ponca
High, Experienced Floaters
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59°
6.1 ft
Last Updated: April 30, 2025 8:32 PM Flow Rate: 1310 CF/S
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59°
Pruitt
Flood Stage
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61°
7.9 ft
Last Updated: April 30, 2025 8:32 PM Flow Rate: 2130 CF/S
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61°
Carver
Flood Stage
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65°
15.3 ft
Last Updated: April 30, 2025 8:32 PM
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65°
St. Joe
High, Experienced Floaters
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61°
10.2 ft
Last Updated: April 30, 2025 8:32 PM Flow Rate: 6550 CF/S
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61°
Harriet
High, Experienced Floaters
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60°
7.7 ft
Last Updated: April 30, 2025 8:32 PM Flow Rate: 4060 CF/S
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60°

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