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Buffalo River Levels
Buffalo Outdoor Center

Current Buffalo River Levels

05/20/25 -The Buffalo River at Ponca is high and for experienced floaters only.

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
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62°
4.0 ft
Last Updated: May 20, 2025 9:27 PM Flow Rate: 595 CF/S
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62°
Ponca
High, Experienced Floaters
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64°
5.7 ft
Last Updated: May 20, 2025 9:27 PM Flow Rate: 930 CF/S
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64°
Pruitt
Flood Stage
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66°
8.3 ft
Last Updated: May 20, 2025 9:27 PM Flow Rate: 2450 CF/S
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66°
Carver
Flood Stage
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71°
12.8 ft
Last Updated: May 20, 2025 9:27 PM
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71°
St. Joe
Flood Stage
weather
65°
15.6 ft
Last Updated: May 20, 2025 9:27 PM Flow Rate: 15800 CF/S
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65°
Harriet
Flood Stage
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64°
19.0 ft
Last Updated: May 20, 2025 9:27 PM Flow Rate: 25600 CF/S
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64°

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