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Buffalo River Levels
Buffalo Outdoor Center

Current Buffalo River Levels

05/21/25 – We are floating Ponca to Kyles Landing. 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
Low but Floatable
weather
61°
2.6 ft
Last Updated: May 24, 2025 8:37 AM Flow Rate: 131 CF/S
weather
61°
Ponca
Low but Floatable
weather
61°
4.3 ft
Last Updated: May 24, 2025 8:37 AM Flow Rate: 159 CF/S
weather
61°
Pruitt
Moderate, Ample Water for Floating
weather
61°
5.0 ft
Last Updated: May 24, 2025 8:37 AM Flow Rate: 423 CF/S
weather
61°
Carver
Moderate, Ample Water for Floating
weather
69°
8.6 ft
Last Updated: May 24, 2025 8:37 AM
weather
69°
St. Joe
Moderate, Ample Water for Floating
weather
62°
7.2 ft
Last Updated: May 24, 2025 8:37 AM Flow Rate: 2190 CF/S
weather
62°
Harriet
High, Experienced Floaters
weather
61°
6.6 ft
Last Updated: May 24, 2025 8:37 AM Flow Rate: 2690 CF/S
weather
61°

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