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Buffalo River Levels
Buffalo Outdoor Center

Current Buffalo River Levels

06/11/25 – We are currently floating Steel Creek to Kyles Landing.

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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
66°
3.3 ft
Last Updated: June 14, 2025 6:27 AM Flow Rate: 316 CF/S
weather
66°
Ponca
Moderate, Ample Water for Floating
weather
70°
4.8 ft
Last Updated: June 14, 2025 6:27 AM Flow Rate: 297 CF/S
weather
70°
Pruitt
Moderate, Ample Water for Floating
weather
67°
5.0 ft
Last Updated: June 14, 2025 6:27 AM Flow Rate: 395 CF/S
weather
67°
Carver
Moderate, Ample Water for Floating
weather
72°
8.3 ft
Last Updated: June 14, 2025 6:27 AM
weather
72°
St. Joe
Moderate, Ample Water for Floating
weather
67°
6.1 ft
Last Updated: June 14, 2025 6:27 AM Flow Rate: 1240 CF/S
weather
67°
Harriet
Moderate, Ample Water for Floating
weather
66°
5.7 ft
Last Updated: June 14, 2025 6:27 AM Flow Rate: 1640 CF/S
weather
66°

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