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Current Buffalo River Levels

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
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53°
2.3 ft
Last Updated: April 22, 2026 4:02 AM Flow Rate: 69.9 CF/S
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53°
Ponca
Low but Floatable
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54°
3.9 ft
Last Updated: April 22, 2026 4:02 AM Flow Rate: 125 CF/S
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54°
Pruitt
Low but Floatable
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54°
3.9 ft
Last Updated: April 22, 2026 4:02 AM Flow Rate: 145 CF/S
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54°
St. Joe
Moderate, Ample Water for Floating
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55°
4.0 ft
Last Updated: April 22, 2026 4:02 AM Flow Rate: 353 CF/S
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55°
Harriet
Moderate, Ample Water for Floating
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53°
4.1 ft
Last Updated: April 22, 2026 4:02 AM Flow Rate: 467 CF/S
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53°

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