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Buffalo River Levels
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Current Buffalo River Levels

06/08/25 – We are floating Ponca to Kyles Landing today!

Start 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
weather
57°
2.8 ft
Last Updated: June 10, 2025 5:12 AM Flow Rate: 165 CF/S
weather
57°
Ponca
Low but Floatable
weather
58°
4.4 ft
Last Updated: June 10, 2025 5:12 AM Flow Rate: 179 CF/S
weather
58°
Pruitt
Moderate, Ample Water for Floating
weather
57°
5.1 ft
Last Updated: June 10, 2025 5:12 AM Flow Rate: 434 CF/S
weather
57°
Carver
Moderate, Ample Water for Floating
weather
66°
8.7 ft
Last Updated: June 10, 2025 5:12 AM
weather
66°
St. Joe
Moderate, Ample Water for Floating
weather
57°
7.4 ft
Last Updated: June 10, 2025 5:12 AM Flow Rate: 2480 CF/S
weather
57°
Harriet
High, Experienced Floaters
weather
56°
6.7 ft
Last Updated: June 10, 2025 5:12 AM Flow Rate: 2900 CF/S
weather
56°

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