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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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33°
2.6 ft
Last Updated: March 15, 2026 7:52 PM Flow Rate: 108 CF/S
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33°
Ponca
Low but Floatable
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34°
4.2 ft
Last Updated: March 15, 2026 7:52 PM Flow Rate: 197 CF/S
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34°
Pruitt
Moderate, Ample Water for Floating
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36°
4.5 ft
Last Updated: March 15, 2026 7:52 PM Flow Rate: 293 CF/S
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36°
St. Joe
Moderate, Ample Water for Floating
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39°
4.7 ft
Last Updated: March 15, 2026 7:52 PM Flow Rate: 646 CF/S
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39°
Harriet
Moderate, Ample Water for Floating
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38°
4.6 ft
Last Updated: March 15, 2026 7:52 PM Flow Rate: 778 CF/S
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38°

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